Our specialist copyright lawyers can help you protect and commercialise your rights, or advise on copyright disputes and infringements.
We help copyright owners, but can also help you if you’re involved in a dispute over ownership or have been accused of infringing copyright.
There isn't a register of copyright works in the UK, you actually get copyright protection automatically for creations such as music, drama, photography, software, web content, film and television recordings and broadcasts. This copyright automatically protects your work from being copied in the UK.
What Copyright services do we offer?
There are three main areas where our copyright lawyers can help you:
- Filings/applications – although you can’t register copyright in the UK, we can put you in touch with partner firms if you wish to register it in jurisdictions where this is possible (such as the US)
- Commercialisation – we can help you buy, sell, licence or franchise your copyright
- Infringements, disputes and enforcement – we can help you enforce your rights if your copyright has been infringed, or if a copyright owner believes you have infringed their rights. We can also help in other disputes around who owns copyright and whether a copyright is legally enforceable.
Who can we help?
Our Copyright solicitors can help anyone – from individuals such as designers and recording artists, through to large corporate enterprises.
We have in-depth knowledge of a range of sectors including:
- Food and drink
- Manufacturing
- Media and entertainment
- Sport
- Technology.
Copyright issues in these areas can be especially challenging, but we have the experience and industry knowledge to protect your rights.
Copyright infringements can be costly to you or your business. We can help you protect your copyright, or avoid infringing someone else’s rights. Where copyright may have been infringed, we can help enforce or defend your position.
Why choose our Copyright lawyers?
Our copyright team is based across the UK and has strong international links. We have a proven track record in the complex area of copyright law and work with clients across a number of industries and sectors.
Because of this breadth of experience, we’re able to bring a large amount of commercial experience to the table. We can help you get the most out of your copyright, while using our experience to nip any potential problems in the bud.
We can quickly put together a team of experts that fits with how you work, drawing from multiple practice areas as needed.
Contact us
If you need advice about a copyright issue, our lawyers are here to help. Call us on 0808 271 2602 or contact us online and we’ll get back to you.
