IP in Business
Agreements, Transactions, Protection, Strategy, Enforcement
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Intellectual property is a key driver of commercial transactions including asset sales, licensing, joint ventures, investment, employment and commercial agreements.
Clear ownership, control, rights and obligations are essential. TMR Fitzsimons offer expert guidance in negotiating and structuring agreements to exploit and protect your IP assets. We conduct due diligence, identify valuable IP and review your IP clauses to ensure your IP assets remain secure.
A professional approach to IP enhances your business’s credibility and supports sustainable success. We will secure your interests, strengthen protection and minimise risk in your commercial deals.
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IP Agreements & Clauses
Protecting intellectual property in your commercial dealings is essential. Robust IP clauses protect your interests, ensure clear expectations and safeguard your valuable rights and assets.
IP agreements define ownership, usage rights, licensing, protection and dispute resolution and structure payments. Our astute contract advice and negotiation ensures peace of mind. We draft and negotiate commercial agreements that ensure your IP is properly protected as you develop your business.
We can also remedy earlier inadequate IP agreements and clauses to ensure your IP is securely owned by you.
STRONG IP AGREEMENTS
Secure your Rights
IP and Legal Advisors: 360° outlook and support for:
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Licenses, business transfers, asset sales
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Distribution, manufacturing & NPD agreements
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Employment and confidentiality agreements
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Specialist IP ownership + IP clause drafting
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Due Diligence, IP Warranties & Disclosures
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IP Transactions & Recordals
Ensure your intellectual property rights are properly licensed, contracted, or acquired. We draft and negotiate agreements that safeguard your interests and ensure compliance with IP register regulations, avoiding legal complications when enforcing your rights in the future.
We verify public IP register details and can conduct thorough due diligence to assess IP assets, rights and risks.
Choose TMR Fitzsimons to ensure your IP transactions are legally effective, protecting the integrity and enforceability of your valuable intellectual property.
IP TRANSACTIONS THAT
Protect your IP rights
Legally Effective IP Transactions:
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Licensing, Contracts & IP Acquisition
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IP Verification + risk assessment
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Public IP Register Updates & Recordals
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Advice, negotiation and drafting
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Key terms and Compliance
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Transfer of IP Ownership
When IP changes hands, a “trademark and IP assignment” must be signed and filed to take legal effect.
It needs a clear ‘chain of title’ from the old to new owner and must cover all relevant rights, including unregistered ones. These could be held by other group companies.
We will advise, review your agreed terms, undertake due diligence, draft an appropriate legally binding document to cover all IP rights intended to be included, record the transaction in the IP Registry and deal promptly with any questions.
EXPERT SUPPORT FOR
Transferring IP Rights
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Advice on terms & scope of assignment
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Due Diligence & Searches to ensure clear ownership
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Negotiating legal terms
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Drafting of the Assignment Agreement
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Completion of the deal
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Filing IP Office Recordals
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Notifying relevant parties and partners
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IP Commercial Risk Review
Does your business truly own its IP? We review employment, outsourcing and transfer agreements to ensure your rights are properly secured - resolving gaps from past inadequate IP transfers where needed.
We assess your registered and unregistered IP rights, ensuring they align with your business plans. We identify gaps, lapsed use, or at-risk assets, providing a tailored plan to optimize your IP integrity and protection.
We work with you to proactively manage and minimise risks to the integrity of your IP rights.
MANAGE RISKS
To the integrity of your ip rights
Our IP Integrity Risk Review service will:
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Review employment, outsourcing & transfer agreements.
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Advise on whether your IP rights are properly secured.
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Identify & address gaps in IP ownership.
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Ensure your registered IP aligns with your business.
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Identify protection gaps & lapsed use
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Create a tailored plan.
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IP Business Dispute Resolution
We help businesses resolve IP disputes that arise from commercial relationships, such as breaches of IP obligations, unclear clauses, or ownership issues after contract termination.
Our team delivers practical advice, identifies risks early, and works toward efficient resolution through negotiation or strong legal action where needed. With deep expertise in IP, commercial law, and litigation, we present your case with clarity and strength.
Choose TMR Fitzsimons for experienced, pragmatic advocacy focused on protecting your rights, achieving positive commercial outcomes, and preserving your crucial business relationships.
RESPOND EFFECTIVELY tO DISPUTES
with pragmatic strategic advice:
Gain a 360° perspective with pragmatic strategic advice:
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Breach of Commercial & IP Obligations
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Ambiguities in IP Clauses
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Termination & Ownership Disputes
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Infringement Disputes
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Injunctions, EU orders, and IP enforcement
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Urgent litigation & 7-figure cases
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IP Consultations
IP can be a highly valuable business asset, but hides expensive, troublesome and embarrassing pitfalls too. We will guide you with insight, advice and expert services as you commercialise your IP assets.
Start with a free initial call to discuss your concerns and goals. For deeper insights, book a phone, online, or in-person consultation. Evidence and IP searches can be reviewed beforehand.
Enjoy valuable clarity, with pragmatic advice with a 360° outlook to protect your business interests.
SPECIALIST IP CONSULTATIONS
Protect Your Valuable IP Assets
Get clear, strategic guidance:
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Do you need IP advice?
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Do you need help with IP transactions?
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Have you identified business risks?
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Are there gaps in your IP protection?
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Do you need assistance to manage your IP Rights?