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Why Seek Intellectual Property Advice?

By Tim Bishop

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Published: 04Mar2012
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Intellectual property is the name given to the rights which arises from any idea or invention developed by an individual business.

In order to stop anyone else stealing this 'intellectual property' there are laws governing who actually owns and can commercially exploit them.

The concept of IP and IP rights is fairly complicated. When dealing with these issues it is important to seek specialist intellectual property advice. IP is a particular complex area of UK law and therefore it's absolutely essential that when getting intellectual property advice, you consult specialist IP lawyers.

IP lawyers can offer intellectual property advice about the various types of protection you can seek for your ideas and inventions. These lawyers can also manage a company's IP and assist them in its commercial exploitation. Crucially, they can also aid their clients when IP rights are transgressed.

There are several ways by which individuals can protect their IP rights. Lawyers offering intellectual property advice are able to explain to their clients which options are best for them. It should be noted that some intellectual lawyers offer a free initial consultation - at least on the phone. Many law firms offering intellectual property advice can be found online. Alternatively they can be located by searching through a directory.

Businesses and individuals can protect their IP rights in several ways. Firstly there is the option of trademark protection. A trademark can apply to a logo or brand name which gives a product or service its own mark of individuality and which can prevent rivals or other companies from copying the brand or logo, or coming out with something similar.

If someone produces a new invention or creation he can patent it. This prevents others from copying it or commercially exploiting it.

Another form of IP protection is copyright. This often applies to written work, work by artists and photographs. But that list is not exhaustive.

Design rights seek to protect the way a particular product or creation looks visually. With design rights protection no-else can copy that particular design.

By taking out one or more of these methods of IP protection the individual or business is ensuring, basically, that no-one else can steal their ideas. As for advising which form of protection should be used by a client the intellectual property lawyers will be able to initiate action against anyone trying to 'steal' an idea, service or idea.

These intellectual property lawyers can also manage the process for the client. And help the client commercially exploit IP protection, such as arranging for products to be manufactured by other businesses under license.

For city quality intellectual property advice at local prices, call the specialist intellectual property lawyers at Bonallack & Bishop on 01722 422300.

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