Knowing your risks

Even if you have patent protection for your product or trademark protection for your brand, you could still be infringing someone else’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).

Every new brand or logo should be cleared for use with a Trademark Infringement Risk Analysis. Talk to a trademark attorney to find out how to conduct this. Learn more about our Trademark team.

Companies launching new products should consider a Design Infringement Risk Analysis, and those which have a technical USP should additionally consider a Patent Infringement Risk Analysis. Talk to a patent attorney to find out whether you could benefit from this. Learn more about our Freedom to Operate service.

If you get a threatening letter from a third party notifying you of a patent or trademark, or accusing you of infringement, don’t panic. Contact a solicitor, or your trademark or patent attorney, and they will be able to help you. Learn more about our Legal Team.