INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

When faced with a major litigation scenario, involving multiple jurisdictions, you need experienced advisers who understand the procedural complexities of coordinating multiple court systems and legal teams. This is especially true in sectors where IP and regulatory issues collide.

We have advised on some of the largest and most complex IP disputes the courts have seen in recent years. Working with our established network of leading IP litigators across the world, we can assemble bespoke, cross-border teams at very short notice to develop and implement a cohesive dispute resolution strategy, protecting your interests in all relevant markets.

Securing or defending against an interim injunction requires swift and assertive action. When such emergency situations arise, you need experienced litigators to give you the clarity and confidence to assess the situation and secure the required outcome in a matter of days. Our seasoned litigators all have extensive practical expertise in this area and are well placed to deal with these business-critical situations quickly, calmly and effectively.

Good litigation strategies can enable you to avoid litigation altogether. They can be used to leverage outcomes that could not otherwise be achieved. Our starting point is always to identify your commercial objectives. Once we know where you want to get to, we can shape an effective course of action with you. You can be confident in our ability to think ahead, evaluate risks and develop an approach that aligns with your commercial goals. In most scenarios, this involves mapping out an alternative path to court action, commonly utilising mediation and/or without prejudice negotiation as an alternative route to resolution.

Where court action is necessary, it is again often the means to achieve the desired objective rather than the goal in its own right, particularly in the most complex, global disputes. Whatever your commercial aims, we can work with you to produce a strategy that uses all of the litigation tools available to ensure the best possible result.

From social media forums to online auction sites and domain name registries, intellectual property infringement in the online environment is a major concern for many businesses. Our team of specialists has the requisite knowledge and expertise to ensure online activities that could be harmful to your business are stopped in their tracks.