Intellectual Property Litigation

The Walker Morris IP team is ready to stand by your side and support you through this process. As part of our ‘one stop shop” for all Intellectual Property matters, our team is experienced in all aspects of IP litigation across all IP rights and in all IP litigation forums such as:

• The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC)
• The High Court of Justice and Court of Appeal (EWHC)
• The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO)

We have a proven track record in supporting clients and getting the best results.

Enforcing your intellectual property rights

For prospective claimants, if you become aware of a third party that is infringing your IP or if you want to embark upon an IP enforcement campaign, in your sector generally, we are here to help.

Having an IP litigation strategy for enforcement is vital and our experienced IP litigators work with an array of clients across a range of sectors to develop a tailored IP litigation strategy that suits their objectives.

Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can support you in enforcing your IP.

Defending an intellectual property claim made against you

For prospective defendants, being on the receiving end of an IP infringement claim is a serious matter which can have a serious impact upon business.

We defend clients against IP infringement claims ensuring the best possible outcome all whilst keeping an eye on the overall commercial picture.

We also support clients in the event they are hit with urgent matters such as interim injunctions and we are always ready to help when needed.

If you have received notification of a claim being made against you, or you have received a Letter of Claim, get in touch with our team today to identify your options.

Why intellectual property litigation is different

IP litigation is a specialist type of litigation and it requires experts to achieve the best results, products and processes.

We help clients protect their IP, whatever it is.

Successful intellectual property litigation means:

• Understanding the unique attributes of clients’ businesses
• Whether it’s chocolate, or chemistry, truly understanding our clients and their businesses is key.
• Having full knowledge of intellectual property law and its complexities.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of client’s commercial objectives and priorities – both now and further down the line.
• Understanding IP in an international context and effectively enforcing business interests in different legal jurisdictions.

Our team is equipped and experienced in all the above.

Intellectual property litigation: How we can support you

A non-exhaustive list of things we can assist with includes:

• Trade mark infringement claims
• Trade mark office actions including opposition and revocation claims
• Copyright infringement claims
• Design right infringement claims
• Patent infringement claims
• Domain name disputes
• Company name tribunal complains
• Interim injunctions
• Trade mark office actions and enforcements
• Anti-counterfeiting campaigns
• International IP matters

… and all other intellectual property enforcement issues.

We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients aims are achieved, and that any disruption to their commercial plans is removed – so they can focus on progressing their business goals.

Whatever your need is, get in touch as we are here to help.

Contact, Alan Harper, Partner, and Head of Intellectual Property to discuss how we can support you.