Intellectual Property

Copyright & Related Rights

With copyright at the core of the intellectual property creation, we mix legal with tech and advise you on the content strategy and exploitation of copyright, whether database rights, moral rights, whether we act for the originators or the distributors of works, content creators, owners or users, whether art, music, publications or tech.

Trademarks & Designs

We cover all aspects of the lifecycle of a trademark/design including clearance, application strategy and filling, oppositions, cancellations, infringements, piracy aspects, enforcement and border procedures, in front of national authorities as well as EUIPO, WIPO or other IP authorities in the world. We can efficiently review and help implement global advertising campaigns, sweepstakes, and contest promotions.  We are used to and appreciate the importance of trade-dress and are often enquired on non-traditional marks. With a high specialization in fintech, we can help you navigate and adjust to new technologies and assist with NFT-related trademark fillings.

Trade secrets & Know-how

We empower you to safeguard and capitalize on your confidential business information, transforming it into a source of sustained competitive advantage. From protecting proprietary processes and know-how in the digital era to mitigating misappropriation risks, our strategic legal counsel delivers customized solutions to fortify and unlock the full potential of your most valuable intangible assets. Additionally, we provide robust legal strategies to combat unfair competition, empowering you to navigate complex disputes, assert your rights with confidence, and maintain a fair and competitive market position.

Transactional IP

We are here to help you monetize your IP and so we draft, negotiate and generally help you manage your IP rights, whether small or complex transactions such as licensing, acquisitions, tax structuring, refinancing, franchise or joint venture agreements, sale of assets, share of assets, white label agreements or any bespoke agreements in a world where technology comes first; and put down the due diligence work and specialist advise that precedes such.

IP Litigation

We represent clients both as claimants and defendants in IP disputes, we can thus easily adjust to the strategies of our opponent.  We protect and defend your IP assets.  We look for opportunities to help you enter into settlement agreements to avoid unnecessary litigation costs, especially the ones that go across borders.  Where that is not possible, we put our expertise to work and team up with the appropriate technical professionals to achieve positive outcomes in the IP litigation you may face. From securing and recovering domain names to resolving disputes, we also offer elite legal services in domain name management and UDRP disputes, ensuring the protection of your online identity.

Why WH Partners?

With deep experience in IP-intensive industries, our team provides both legal precision and commercial insight. Joseph F. Borg advises extensively on IP in gaming, telecoms, and fintech. Robert Zammit brings strong experience in gaming IP and compliance, while Alina Tace (Partner, Romania) is recognised for her IP expertise and licensing work. Together, they ensure a robust, pan-European IP offering.