Top 10 Acquisition and Licensing Solicitors in the UK

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Top Match: Poole Alcock 4.8 5,506 reviews

Acquisition and licensing covers obtaining IP rights such as patents, trademarks and copyright, and arranging their use through licences or assignments. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates assignment agreements, IP licences, field-of-use restrictions, exclusivity terms, royalties and performance milestones, and conducts due diligence on ownership and encumbrances. They also advise on risk allocation, registration requirements with the UK Intellectual Property Office, and enforcement or cooling-off steps if a deal goes wrong.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor handles the complex structures and terms of IP deals, including contingent royalties, sub-licensing, field-of-use limits and co-ownership. They manage due diligence, identify encumbrances, confirm chain of title, and align the agreement with company commercial goals and regulatory constraints. The process involves drafting robust contracts, negotiating with counterparties, and overseeing registrations and filings where necessary.

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Forbes Solicitors LLP

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Tagged solicitor Daniel Fletcher

We discovered that a completely unrelated firm was attempting to profit by linking themselves to our company name and our reputation and immediately sought help. Half way through a Friday afternoon, we were not expecting to hear back - but we did. Our email was responded to and within a short time we had a solicitor ( Daniel Fletcher) on the phone, with a clear plan for how we could proceed. This was followed up on Monday and by Tuesday a forceful letter had been dispatched. By Friday we received assurances that the other company would withdraw every reference to the offending material and this was acted on promptly. All sorted inside a week. I cannot recommend Forbes too highly.

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Rothera Bray Solicitors

4.9 1,498 Reviews

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Hegarty

4.9 2,341 Reviews

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Tagged solicitor Ashley Sutherland

I have used Ashley regularly in my martial arts business for various contract reviews and trademark applications. Ashley is extremely professional and efficient. Excellent service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ashley and Hegarty LLP.

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Morr & Co LLP

4.8 1,146 Reviews

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Branch Austin McCormick LLP

5.0 326 Reviews

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Vincents Solicitors Ltd

5.0 272 Reviews

Napthens LLP

4.9 404 Reviews

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Tagged solicitor Keith Melling

Keith Melling and his team have provided invaluable guidance to Next Generation Travel on a wide range of matters, from company formation to management share incentive schemes, acquisitions, and complex issues like trademark infringements. Their advice is always clear, comprehensive and tailored to our business needs, allowing us to navigate legal challenges with confidence. We have worked with major Manchester based law firms in the past, but the level of service and expertise we receive from Napthens, under the leadership of Keith, rival those of much larger firms, and at a much more competitive price.