Intellectual property (IP) lawyers

Get expert advice on intellectual property from our experienced team

Our specialist intellectual property (IP) lawyers are highly experienced in every aspect of intellectual property law, including drafting bespoke contracts, acting on corporate transactions in the sector, and pursuing and defending claims.

Why choose our intellectual property solicitors?

Our cross-sector expert team of intellectual property solicitors has a deservedly solid reputation for providing high value, solution-focussed and commercial advice on complex IP matters to high profile clients within the public and private sectors.

We make it our job to understand intellectual property law, so we can work with you to enable your business to use and commercialise intellectual property. We are always clear about our role and deliver your needs in a pragmatic and efficient way.

Intellectual property is often a valuable asset and its unique need for legal protection requires expertise.

Our IP expertise covers both non-contentious (such as assignments and licences) and contentious (IP disputes). We regularly advise clients upon IP matters whether as part of a larger project or transaction or as a stand-alone arrangement. We provide expert IP advice both in the private sector and the public sector.

Our expertise in intellectual property

Examples of work by our IP lawyers

Our IP work is often high profile and recent examples include:

Robbie Williams' investment into LMA Performing Arts School
Licence of rights of a well-known TV presenter to a home furnishings company
International IP dispute between two retailers of fried chicken
Licence of rights of sports celebrities to a pharmaceutical company to raise awareness of a disease
Licence of genomics software from one NHS trust to another
Collaboration and development agreement between a University and a police force
Licence and assignment of various IP rights for a University in relation to theatre production
Licence and assignment of various IP rights for a University in relation to student learning and online training platforms
Licence of various IP rights for medical supply and health care originations in relation to treatment and international training platforms.

Read our guide to intellectual property law

Read our overview of what intellectual property is and how businesses can protect their IP.

Read our guide to intellectual property law

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Legal 500 2025
Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up (including best ways to deal with them) puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.
Legal 500 2025
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Chambers and Partners 2025
They listened to our objectives, talked us through their advice and then translated it into clear actions. They were refreshingly clear and didn't over-complicate the process. Very helpful team with a commercial attitude which helps to get a deal done.
Legal 500 2025
They have a pragmatic approach to efficiently deal with any project, and the continuity of the team has been an important factor in the successes achieved of which they have played a major part. 'The quality of work, responsiveness, availability and a pragmatic approach to dealing with all aspects of corporate and commercial law are the main reasons we have enjoyed years of success with this team. We regard them as our number one choice on all transactions.
Legal 500 2024