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Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution
If you have been threatened with infringement proceedings or need to enforce your rights in the UK or internationally, our team at Ionic Legal, an experienced intellectual property law firm, provides strategic support through effective IP dispute resolution and intellectual property dispute resolution services.
Our team resolves many matters through correspondence and negotiation as part of our strategic IP dispute resolution approach, helping clients avoid the cost and time of formal proceedings. Where litigation is required, Ionic Legal, an experienced intellectual property law firm, has extensive expertise in intellectual property dispute resolution before the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, the High Court, and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
We also prioritise alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, to achieve efficient, commercially focused outcomes.
The team provides the following services:
Handling infringement cases relating to all IP rights, including trade mark, design, patent, and copyright infringement
Summary judgement and default judgement applications
Interim applications, including interim injunctions and search and seizure orders
Implementing anti-counterfeiting and unlawful parallel import strategies, including enforcement action
Supporting Trading Standards and Customs seizures and prosecutions
Issuing takedown notices
Coordinating and supporting abroad
Attending mediations
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FAQs
Explore our comprehensive FAQs to find answers to your questions about Ionic Law.
As part of the IP dispute resolution process, intellectual property disputes in the UK are typically heard in either the High Court or the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC). IPEC is a specialist, cost-effective forum designed to handle intellectual property dispute resolution matters more efficiently, often with streamlined procedures, limited disclosure, and shorter trials.
Many claims are brought in IPEC due to its lower costs and capped recoverable costs compared to the High Court. However, complex or high-value intellectual property disputes may be more suitable for the High Court.
In practice, the vast majority of IP disputes are resolved through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, and only a small proportion proceed all the way to trial.
Enforcing your intellectual property rights is essential to protect your business, brand, and revenue. At Ionic Legal, an experienced intellectual property law firm, we help clients take strategic action through IP enforcement and intellectual property dispute resolution. Key reasons to enforce your rights include:
Preventing copying and brand dilution: Taking action stops competitors from imitating your products or services, preserving your competitive advantage and profit margins.
Maintaining trade mark validity: Failure to enforce trade marks can lead to them becoming generic and unenforceable. Well-known examples include escalator, Band-Aid, Post-it, hula hoop, and bubble wrap.
Protecting franchisees and licensees: Ensuring that partners and licensees can rely on your brand to prevent unfair competition.
Protecting consumers: Preventing confusion in the marketplace so customers know which products or services genuinely originate from your business.
Most intellectual property disputes are resolved before litigation, often through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, helping to keep costs manageable. If litigation is required, costs can vary depending on the forum:
Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC): Approximately £250,000 if the case proceeds to trial.
High Court: Typically between £500,000 and £1 million.
At Ionic Legal, an experienced intellectual property law firm, we work strategically to minimise costs where possible and advise clients on resolving disputes efficiently before they reach court.
Avoiding intellectual property dispute resolution proceedings involves proactive measures. At Ionic Legal, an experienced intellectual property law firm, we help businesses implement strategies to minimise the risk of costly disputes. Key steps include:
Early action: Address potential infringements promptly to prevent escalation. Once a third party has been using your IP for a long time, stopping them can become difficult and expensive.
Proper protection: Ensure your intellectual property rights are clearly registered, documented, and enforceable, making any necessary enforcement quicker and more cost-effective.
Strategic approach: Strong IP rights act as a deterrent and provide a solid foundation for legal action if disputes arise, reducing the likelihood of litigation.
Yes. At Ionic Legal, an experienced intellectual property law firm, we manage IP dispute resolution internationally through our extensive network of overseas partners. We advise clients on multi-jurisdictional intellectual property issues, ensuring a comprehensive approach to protecting and enforcing IP rights across borders.
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