Intellectual Property

Our intellectual property (“IP”) practice is perhaps our most international and pan-African practice. Our lawyers are recognized intellectual property experts and we work frequently to protect intellectual property rights in multiple jurisdictions where intellectual property rights are key, and on:

•the filing, registration and renewals of trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and domain names
•IP portfolio management
•searching and clearance
•privacy
•counterfeiting
•disputes and enforcement, both in the courts and in administrative proceedings
•commercialization of IP rights (including franchising and other licensing)
•“due diligence” and IP audits
•drafting and negotiating of IP agreements
•currency remittances to foreign licensors