In the new economy, knowledge is the most valuable asset. Safeguarding investments through protection and commercialisation of copyright, trade marks, patents and licensing is now more important than ever. The key is working with advisors who can help identify and implement appropriate intellectual property strategies for business.
Duncan Cotterill’s intellectual property team is able to leverage off its trans-Tasman presence and full service legal team, to provide comprehensive, practical and commercially relevant advice. We have particular expertise in the following areas:
Protection of intellectual property including: - Identifying existing intellectual property assets
- Brand strategy and clearance
- Securing registration of intellectual property including trade marks, registered designs and domain names in New Zealand, Australia and around the world
- Border security measures
Enforcement of rights including: - Trade marks, copyright, designs, patents, passing off, breaches of the Fair Trading Act and domain names
Commercialisation of intellectual property rights including: - Licensing of trade marks, copyright works, patent technology and information technology
- Franchising
- Acquisition and transfer of intellectual property
Intellectual property portfolio management including: - Renewal of intellectual property registrations and domain names
Contact the IP team dcip@DuncanCotterill.com |  |
