We have a strong reputation in brand protection work and have successfully represented several high street chains in passing –off claims. As an ACID Accredited law firm DMH Stallard advises ACID’s members on a range of intellectual property issues including brand and design protection. As owners of intellectual property rights, retailers can benefit from the following services:
- Intellectual property portfolio reviews
We provide IP audits and valuation reports to our clients, some of whom may be reviewing their IP portfolio, others may be preparing to sell or but, or float on the stock exchange.
- Drafting and reviewing agreements
We draft and review agreements for the protection and licensing of IP rights, including copyright, trade marks, brands, franchising, sponsorship and domain name transfers.
- Alternative dispute resolution and litigation
We have a track record of successfully handling large-scale, high profile IP disputes in all major litigation centres and of settlement of disputes through the use of negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other alternative methods
