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Confidential Information & Trade Secret Lawyers
Your organisation’s confidential information may be one of its most valuable assets.
We can advise you regarding the protection and commercialisation of that information as well as taking steps to prevent its misuse including:
- Protection strategies covering policies, technical measures, contractual protection and training
- Building and documenting portfolios of confidential information for commercialisation
- Assessment of confidential information in the context of your intellectual property and other assets, including possible applications for registered IP protection as well as taking steps to prevent blocking registrations by others
- Transactions involving confidential information, including disposals and licensing; these can be some of the most challenging transactions, but the financial rewards can be considerable
- Working on an international basis, taking advantage of the new legislation, such as the EU’s Trade Secrets Directive and the Defend Trade Secrets Act in the United States
- Protection of confidential information in litigation and M&A situations including common interest agreements
- Advice on the important related issues under employment and competition laws
- Litigation to act swiftly to prevent misuse and/or claim damages or even defend against a claim that you are using third party confidential information.
Meet our Intellectual Property lawyers
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Commercialising Intellectual Property
We have significant expertise in strategic protection and commercialisation of intellectual property rights.
Copyright
We can assist you in securing ownership, enforcing, and exploiting copyright in a sensible commercial way, tailored to your business needs.
Designs
We provide innovative, commercially focused and cost effective advice in relation to all aspects of designs.
Intellectual Property
Virtually every business worldwide has intellectual property, some of which can be of vital importance to its continued success.
Patents
Our patent team is recognised as being expert in complex patent disputes and strategic issues.
Trade Marks
We can provide you with advice in relation to the creation, protection, maintenance, enforcement and exploitation of all aspects of a trade mark and brand.
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Managing IP quotes Charlotte Duly on the Supreme Court SkyKick ruling
Charlotte Duly
In the Press
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Charles Russell Speechlys named ‘UK Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year’ at the Managing IP Awards 2023
Mary Bagnall
News
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The Financial Times quotes Nick White on risks to content creators promoting counterfeits
Nick White
In the Press
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ITV This Morning quotes Charlotte Duly on the “Wagatha Christie” trademark
Charlotte Duly
In the Press
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Sky News quotes Charlotte Duly on Lidl’s trademark win against Tesco
Charlotte Duly
In the Press
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World Intellectual Property Review quotes Charlotte Duly on the Rolex and Oyster & Pop trademark opposition
Charlotte Duly
In the Press
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Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey
Mary Bagnall
News
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Charles Russell Speechlys kickstarts its 'In-House Insights' programme with the first event of the series
Megan Paul
News
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Omnichannel innovation essential in the face of outlet decline
Caroline Swain
Quick Reads
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Verdict quotes Nick White on his cryptocurrency predictions for 2023
Nick White
In the Press
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The 12th Edition of the Nice Classification for Trade Marks includes blockchain goods and services
Chris Haywood
Quick Reads
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Henry Cuthbert writes for Law in Sport on Usain Bolt's move to trademark his legendary victory celebration
Henry Cuthbert
In the Press
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World Intellectual Property Review quotes Mary Bagnall on the Cadbury trademark win
Mary Bagnall
In the Press
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Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy
Lesley O’Leary
In the Press
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Strike a Pose - Usain Bolt files legendary victory celebration as a trademark
Henry Cuthbert
Quick Reads
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Retail Bulletin quotes Charlotte Duly on the House of Zana trademark row with Zara
Charlotte Duly
In the Press
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The Times quotes Tim Maxwell on replica copies and copyright considerations
In the Press
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Protecting a Good Name: Statutory Inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation
Verity Heath
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Nick White writes for Sports Business on the new IP laws to help protect Fifa World Cup rights
Nick White
In the Press
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Charles Russell Speechlys achieves colour trade mark registration for iconic ‘Cadbury Purple’
Mary Bagnall
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Top Gun: Maverick studio Paramount sued over alleged copyright breach
Mark Hill
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Charlotte Duly writes for CITMA Review on the China Tang trade mark infringement case
Charlotte Duly
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Media and Entertainment - The Changing Landscape in the Middle East #2: The Digital Context
Mark Hill
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