Freedom to Operate, Infringement and Licensing

For many in business one of the most important questions is whether they are infringing other people’s intellectual property (IP) rights. As well as offering classical expert opinions services on the risk of patent infringement we also explore alternative routes for clients on a lower budget. In so doing we involve you in the analysis of the IP rights situation. As a result you are empowered to deal better with IP rights issues, your interaction with us will be more efficient and there will be less drain on your resources.

If other people’s IP rights are actually obstructing your business activities, we will actively support you – wherever possible – in licensing, circumventing them or getting them revoked. Often contacting the owners of such rights with the aim of obtaining a licence is the appropriate route to take. We have already steered many such cases to a successful conclusion using these solutions.

On the other hand, of course we will also help you in enforcing your IP rights against infringers, whether out-of court by issuing a warning, or in court by means of a temporary injunction or legal action.

There is no question that disputes cost money and energy. We strive for pragmatic solutions, particularly where small firms and founders of companies are concerned, and try to avoid lengthy dispute situations which divert you from your main work activities.

Your IP rights are your property. This means that you can also sell or license them. We will advise you on all the legal questions in respect of buying or selling licences, as well as on transferring IP rights. During this process we will also draft appropriate contracts for you on request, and support you during negotiations.