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Our team have expertise in the many laws and different rights that exist when it comes to IP and will work with you and other professionals in creating and protecting patents, copyright, trademarks and registered designs and also advising in connection with the exploitation of your intellectual property.

We have particular experience in technology transfers, spin out companies, licensing and IP audit.

Unsure if you retain the intellectual property rights post contract in the event of an insolvency? Concerned that there could be a challenge in respect of intellectual property rights by a third-party insolvency practitioner? We can help.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.”

Chambers and Partners

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Confidential info & non-disclosure agreements

Contract Terms and Conditions

Franchising

Joint ventures

MSA’s & reseller agreements

Partnerships & LLPs

Share incentives

Service Contracts

Key contacts

Ashan Arif

Partner

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+44 118 960 4651

Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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“Stuart Mullins has always been highly professional, commercial and responsive whenever I have worked with him on projects, often in high pressure environments….Stuart is exactly the kind of advisor I want on my team.”

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+44 118 958 5321 contact@clarkslegal.com

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