Licensing allows you to generate revenue from your intellectual property while keeping ownership. Whether it’s a trade mark, copyright, design, patent or software, licensing can expand your brand, open new markets and build valuable commercial relationships.
Our licensing lawyers draft, review and negotiate agreements that protect your intellectual property, maximise commercial value and hold up in practice.
Licensing is when the owner of intellectual property (the licensor) grants another party (the licensee) the right to use it on agreed terms.
It can apply to trade marks, patents, designs, copyright works, software or confidential information.
Licensing can be exclusive, non-exclusive, or limited to a particular territory, time or purpose. A licensing agreement sets out these terms, ensuring rights are clear and enforceable.
Without a written agreement, it may be unclear what rights are granted, how royalties are calculated or when the licence ends. This often leads to disputes.
A licensing agreement ensures both parties understand their obligations, protects ownership of the intellectual property, and sets clear rules around use, enforcement and termination.
Most types of intellectual property can be licensed, including trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and software. Even confidential information and know-how can be licensed under contract.
Each form of intellectual property carries unique considerations, such as registration requirements, exclusivity and enforceability.
Our licensing lawyers advise on the best way to protect and commercialise your specific intellectual property assets.
If a licensee uses your intellectual property outside the agreed terms, remedies can include injunctions, damages or termination of the agreement.
For licensees, enforcing obligations on the licensor (such as exclusivity or quality control) may also be necessary.
Our lawyers act quickly to enforce or defend licensing rights and resolve disputes efficiently.
Licensing can be highly profitable, but only if agreements are clear, enforceable, and aligned with your business goals. Legal advice ensures your rights are protected and your IP is used on your terms.
We explain what rights are being granted, what limitations apply, and what obligations each party has, so you know exactly where you stand before committing.
Licensing can be exclusive, non-exclusive, or limited by territory, time, or product type. We structure agreements to give you flexibility without undermining protection.
We draft and negotiate agreements that protect your ownership, ensure royalties are fair, and give you strong remedies if terms are breached.
We help you commercialise your intellectual property, building royalty structures and agreements that maximise value and support your long-term business goals.
Whether you’re licensing your brand, technology, or creative works, our licensing lawyers prepare agreements that protect your rights, reduce disputes and generate value from your intellectual property.
When your intellectual property is on the line, you need advice that is practical, commercial and precise.
We act across trade marks, copyright, patents, and designs, giving us the breadth to handle licensing for all types of intellectual property.
We align licensing agreements with your business strategy, balancing protection with opportunities for growth and expansion.
If a licence is breached, we act quickly to enforce your rights or defend your position in disputes, mediation, or litigation.
We explain complex legal terms in plain English, keep you updated at every step, and give you certainty before you sign.
