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Counsel for the ideas your business is built on.

Hire intellectual property lawyers for brands, inventions, content, and confidential information. Scope the registration, agreement, or dispute work you need.

01

Trademarks and patents

Scope registration, portfolio work and disputes for brands and inventions.

02

Copyrights and trade secrets

Review rights, confidentiality arrangements, employee guidance and alleged infringement or misuse.

03

Licensing and assignments

Draft and negotiate licenses, transfers and IP provisions in business agreements.

04

Digital brand and content disputes

Address domain-name disputes, social-media brand issues and online content claims.

05

IP diligence

Review the IP assets and risks relevant to an acquisition, investment or financing.

From need to engagement

Bring the context.
Discuss the fit.

  1. Describe the work

    Outline the matter, priorities, timing and kind of experience your team needs.

  2. Review the experience

    Discuss relevant background and how the professional would work with your team.

  3. Agree on the scope

    Review responsibilities and engagement terms before deciding how to proceed.

Before you get started

A few useful
hiring questions.

What should I include when looking for IP counsel?

Describe the assets and work involved, such as an application, license, portfolio review or dispute. Review counsel’s relevant experience before agreeing on the engagement.

What if the work spans more than one country?

Identify the jurisdictions involved and discuss the relevant experience required. Confirm the scope with the professional before proceeding.

How are IP engagements scoped and priced?

Agree on the work and billing structure upfront. Scope can differ between a filing, a licensing project and ongoing portfolio work.

The next step

Start with the work
your team needs.

Find intellectual property lawyers for the scope you have in mind.

Get started