Intellectual Property

Copyright & Related Rights

With copyright at the core of intellectual property creation, our intellectual property lawyers combine legal and technological expertise to advise you on content strategy and the exploitation of copyright. This includes database rights and moral rights, whether we act for originators or distributors of works, content creators, owners or users across art, music, publications and technology.

Trademarks & Designs

Our intellectual property lawyers cover all aspects of the trademark and design lifecycle, including clearance, application strategy and filing, oppositions, cancellations, infringement, piracy, enforcement and border procedures before national authorities, the EUIPO, WIPO and other IP authorities worldwide.

We can efficiently review and help implement global advertising campaigns, sweepstakes and contest promotions. We understand the importance of trade dress and are frequently consulted on non-traditional marks. With strong specialisation in fintech, we can also help you navigate emerging technologies and provide assistance with NFT-related trademark filings.

Trade secrets & Know-how

We empower you to safeguard and capitalise 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 intellectual property lawyers provide strategic, tailored advice to protect and unlock the full potential of your most valuable intangible assets.

Additionally, we provide robust legal strategies to combat unfair competition, helping you navigate complex disputes, assert your rights with confidence and maintain a fair and competitive market position.

Transactional IP

Our team helps you monetise and manage your intellectual property rights. Our intellectual property lawyers draft and negotiate agreements relating to both straightforward and complex transactions, including licensing, acquisitions, tax structuring, refinancing, franchising, joint ventures, asset sales, share sales, white-label arrangements and other bespoke agreements in an increasingly technology-driven environment.

We also undertake the due diligence and provide the specialist advice that precedes these transactions.

IP Litigation

Our intellectual property lawyers represent clients as both claimants and defendants in IP disputes, allowing us to anticipate and adapt to opposing strategies. We protect and defend your intellectual property assets while identifying opportunities to reach settlement agreements and avoid unnecessary litigation costs, particularly in cross-border disputes.

Where settlement is not possible, we apply our expertise and collaborate with the appropriate technical professionals to pursue positive outcomes. From securing and recovering domain names to resolving disputes, we also provide legal services relating to domain name management and UDRP proceedings, helping to protect your online identity.

Why WH Partners?

With deep experience in IP-intensive industries, our team provides both legal precision and commercial insight.