In the complex landscape of intellectual property, a dispute can quickly evolve from a legal challenge into a direct threat to your business.
Whether it’s a brand under attack, an invention being copied, or a confidential document being compromised, when an IP dispute happens the integrity of your most valuable assets is at stake.
At Virtuoso Legal, we don’t view IP litigation as a series of isolated cases.
We see it as a commercial fight to protect what you have built. Our unique capability is the ability to provide a cohesive, commercially-focused strategy that anticipates challenges and ensures every legal action serves your business objectives.
Our approach to IP disputes
Every dispute is different, but our approach is singular: focus on your success.
We combine a deep understanding of the law with a pragmatic, commercial mindset to secure the best possible outcome for your business.
- Holistic strategy: We examine your entire intellectual property portfolio to develop a cohesive legal strategy. Our goal is not just to win a case but to secure the long-term value of your business.
- Decisive action: We provide clear and honest advice, acting swiftly and strategically. Whether the solution lies in negotiation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), or litigation, we are prepared to move decisively on your behalf.
- Dual-sided experience: With a proven track record of representing both claimants and defendants, we have a distinct advantage in anticipating the moves of the opposing party and deploying technical and tactical approaches to resolving your issue. This comprehensive perspective is a critical asset in any litigation.
Our IP litigation services
We provide comprehensive support across all areas of intellectual property disputes, from both the enforcement and defensive perspectives.
In each case, we explore every avenue available to maximise the success of our client - taking into account their broader commercial objectives (and never losing sight of them).
Examples of kinds of disputes we can assist with include:
- Trade mark infringement: Protecting registered brands from unauthorised use. Including unauthorised use of identical brands, as well as similar or confusing brands.
- Passing off disputes: Protecting unregistered brands and goodwill, from unauthorised use.
- Patent infringement disputes: Concerning patented inventions, typically highly technical cases requiring specific domain expertise in the area in which the invention is based.
- Design right infringement: Protecting the unique visual appearance of your products can concern unregistered or registered design rights, as well as UK and EU variants.
- Copyright infringement: Defending your original creative and artistic works includes a wide variety of works, including but not limited to: written works, images, music, videos, etc.
- Breach of confidential information & trade secrets: Securing private commercial information, including identification and specification of rights over proprietary information and forensic proof of breach.
- Contractual disputes: Resolving IP-related commercial disputes, specifically reviewing contracts for IP provisions, and determining the nature and impact of breach of contract.
- Interim injunctions: Rapid protection for your IP, injunctive relief comes into play where significant damage is occurring and needs to be halted immediately (e.g. breach of confidence, or high-level infringement and counterfeiting disputes).
- Trade mark oppositions and invalidations: Challenging and defending trade mark registrations at the various intellectual property offices (e.g. UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO).
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are capable of assisting businesses in addressing all disputes they face as it relates to IP.
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