Intellectual Property

Protecting Assets Patents, trademarks and copyrights are the foundation of many major businesses -- and critical assets in many more. How you define and protect your innovation and creativity are strategic bottom-line issues. But in a world where piracy and counterfeiting are rampant and the temptation to violate IP rights is strong, you can never rest easy. The changes that made global markets possible and profitable also have made theft of intellectual assets lucrative and pervasive. The need to use IP rights innovatively to maintain a competing edge has never been more acute. You need to respond vigorously and we are here to help in this aspect. At SLSP, we understand the issues as well as the stakes. Our lawyers can help you identify, manage and protect your IP assets — or acquire those that provide a greater return. We can help you keep up with changing laws and border requirements — or work to improve them.

How We Can Help • Trademark, copyright and patents — Trademark, copyright and patent registration and advice. We can tell you whether your property can be protected and what you have to do to protect it. • Enforcement of IP rights — Anti-piracy initiatives and enforcement of IP rights against competitors. We can help work with government agencies to enforce your rights, take legal action against pirates and help you lobby for stronger protection. We can help you maintain your market position by taking swift and effective action against competitors who seek to erode product or service innovation. • Commercial IP - all aspects of the acquisition and exploitation of intellectual property rights including franchise agreements and IP licensing. • Other issues — Internet and domain name issues, media and advertising law, packaging, labeling, regulatory requirements, franchising, trade secret protection and related data protection.