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Registered trade marks protect your business brands. They can comprise a name, a word, a logo or in exceptional circumstances, the distinctive shape of your products. Having a registered trade mark sets you apart from your competitors and we are experts at advising on how to manage your trade marks and ensure that you are properly protected.

We can stop others from using your trade marks to their advantage, such as using them unfairly in advertisements, parallel importing goods bearing your trade marks and counterfeiting your products. We take action against infringers in the High Court and the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.

We can also advise you on the law of passing off. If you do not have a registered trade mark, the law of passing off can stop a third party exploiting the goodwill in your brand in such a way as to deceive customers into believing that they are purchasing your goods and services.

Copyright arises automatically upon the creation of just about any type of work. It applies to a diverse range of creations, such as any written text, paintings, photographs, films, websites and computer programs.

Copyright is a fast-moving area of the law and is a key asset for a broad spectrum of industries, including marketing and advertising, computer software, publishing, film and television and all forms of media.

We’re perfectly placed to advise you on your copyright strategy and are expert at preparing and negotiating agreements to ensure that your copyright material is properly protected and managed. We can also, where necessary, take action to protect your original work from being copied and used by third parties. Our team will act quickly and effectively to safeguard your rights when it matters most. Whether you’re a business in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire or somewhere else in the UK, you can rely on us for comprehensive legal assistance. Talk to our experts today.

A domain name is more than just a web address – it’s a critical asset that underpins your online presence, reinforces your brand identity, and forms a key part of your company’s intellectual property portfolio. For businesses in Milton Keynes, London and Brighton, protecting this digital asset is essential to maintaining customer trust and commercial credibility.

Unfortunately, domain name misuse — whether through cybersquatting, impersonation, or brand hijacking — is a common tactic used by third parties to exploit or undermine your brand. At EMW, we help businesses take swift and effective action against those who seek to profit from or damage your online reputation. This can include formal legal proceedings through the Courts, or pursuing action via internet dispute resolution bodies such as WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) or Nominet in the UK.

Our team has extensive experience in tackling domain name infringements, whether the infringers are UK-based or operating internationally. We advise on the best course of action depending on the circumstances, and work closely with our clients to ensure that their domain name rights are protected, enforced, and strategically aligned with their broader IP and digital strategy.

Whether you’re launching a new brand, defending an established domain, or dealing with a dispute, EMW is here to help you stay in control of your online identity.

Patents are granted for inventions which are ‘new’, involve an ‘inventive step’ and are capable of industrial application. They can be obtained for products or methods/processes in just about any industrial field. Once granted, a patent provides its owner with a monopoly right in the invention for a period of up to 20 years.

Knowing how best to exploit and enforce your patented rights can be the difference between commercial success and failure. We can help you manage and exploit your patent to maximise its value and can draft appropriate licence and distribution agreements.

If action is needed to protect and enforce your patent against an infringer or if you find yourself being accused of infringing, we have a strong track record of successfully representing both PLCs and SMEs in both the High Court and the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.

Design law is complex but is essential in industries such as the retail sector and fashion. Knowing how to protect your commercial designs and how best to exploit and manage them is fundamental to the success of businesses in those areas.

Our IP experts are leaders in their field. We can advise you on how to register and exploit your designs and can help you negotiate relevant commercial agreements with commercial partners. We can also help you enforce your designs against those who produce similar designs or help defend you against design infringement claims made against you. We can ensure that your creative investments provide the best value possible for your business.

Confidential information is often one of the most valuable and vulnerable assets a business possesses. It can include a wide range of sensitive material such as secret manufacturing processes, formulations, pricing strategies, customer lists, business plans, computer source code, and even inventions awaiting patent protection. For businesses operating in London, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Watford and Brighton safeguarding this information is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term commercial success.

At EMW, we regularly assist businesses in identifying and protecting their confidential information, both internally and in dealings with third parties. We draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), confidentiality clauses, and other legally binding arrangements tailored to your specific business activities — whether you’re sharing sensitive data with employees, investors, collaborators, or suppliers. These agreements are carefully structured to ensure that everyone involved clearly understands their obligations and liabilities when handling confidential material.

Should a breach of confidence occur — whether it’s an ex-employee misusing information, a partner leaking data, or a competitor exploiting a trade secret — we act swiftly and decisively. Our legal team is equipped to pursue urgent injunctions, compensation claims, or other remedies to stop the misuse and limit any commercial damage.

From early-stage startups to established firms, EMW is a trusted partner for businesses across the region, providing practical and proactive legal support to keep your confidential information secure and your reputation intact. Contact our legal experts today.