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Intellectual Property

For many of our clients, Intellectual property is the business’s most valuable asset.

Dransfield Partners helps clients identify, protect, commercialise, and enforce their IP rights across the full lifecycle of their business operations.

We advise on the creation, acquisition, licensing, and strategic exploitation of intellectual property portfolios, ensuring that your rights are clearly owned, properly protected, and commercially optimised.

IP Strategy & Protection

We work with clients to build robust intellectual property foundations, advising on:

Brand protection Strategies

Including Trade Marks and Passing-off issues

Registrations

(Global) Registration and Management of Trade Marks, Designs, and Domain Names

Patents and Inventions

Patent Ownership and inventor arrangements

Business Protection

Confidential information, Trade Secrets, and internal Protection Policies

A.I. Protection

A.I.-related IP Strategies, Including Model Ownershp, Training Data Rights, and Output Copyright

Our approach ensures your IP assets are ring-fenced from the outset, mitigating future disputes and strengthening valuation in investment or sale processes.

Commercialisation of IP

Dransfield Partners helps businesses maximise the commercial value of their IP through:

IP licensing agreements (exclusive, non-exclusive, territory-specific, or field-limited)

Technology transfer and R&D collaboration agreements

Franchising, merchandising, and brand extension arrangements

Co-branding, joint development, and content partnership agreements

Data licensing, AI training data arrangements, and platform access agreements

We ensure commercial contracts are structured to protect your ownership, revenue streams, and future exploitation rights.

Contract Type

Intellectual Property Assignment Agreements

Legally transfers full ownership of an IP asset (e.g., patent, trademark) from one party to another.

Technology Transfer Agreements

Governs the transfer of technical knowledge, data, and manufacturing methods between organizations.

License Agreements

Grants permission to use an IP asset without transferring ownership.

Co-Branding Agreements

Governs joint marketing efforts where two or more brands are used together.

Data License Agreements

Governs the use of anonymized or general datasets for purposes other than AI training.

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Protects confidential information shared between parties during negotiations or collaborations.

Transactional IP Support

IP considerations sit at the heart of many corporate transactions.

We provide specialist IP input across M&A, investment rounds, and corporate restructurings, including:

IP Due Diligence (Ownership Verification, Risk Identification, Portfolio Valuation)

Assignment And Transfer of IP Assets As Part of Shara or Asset Sales

IP Warranties, Indemnities, and Disclosures in Transaction Documents

Integration of IP Portfolios Post-Acquisition

Separation of IP in Demergers or Carve-Outs

Our commercial and technical understanding ensures IP issues do not delay deals and that value is properly reflected in transaction terms.

Disputes & Enforcement

Where disputes arise, we support clients in protecting and enforcing their rights.

We assist with:

Infringement Claims Involving Trade Marks, Copyright, Designs, and Information Confidential

Brand Protection Disputes, Including Online Marketplace Takedowns

Breach of Licensing and IP Ownership Agreements

Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims

Domain Name Disputes and Enforcement Actions

Information Confidential

We aim to resolve conflicts quickly and commercially, balancing legal strategy with practical business outcomes.

Recent Experience

Advising Ana De Costa Jewellery on its collaboration with Faberge.

Advising Cell Guard Technologies on the protection of its intellectual property.

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