Intellectual Property

At John & Partners, we understand that intellectual property is the lifeblood of creativity, innovation, and commercial growth. Whether you're an individual artist or a multinational brand, your ideas and creative assets deserve rigorous protection and thoughtful stewardship.

With decades of experience advising clients in the UK, Europe, and around the world, our IP team brings together internationally qualified lawyers with deep sector knowledge. From a designer’s sketch to the global rollout of a new brand, we treat your intellectual property rights with the same dedication as if they were our own.

A Full-Spectrum IP Service

We advise clients across the entire IP lifecycle—from creation and registration to protection, commercialisation, and enforcement. Working seamlessly with our Commercial, Corporate, Employment, and Dispute Resolution teams, we deliver a cost-effective, holistic approach that aligns with your business goals.

Our expertise includes:

• Trade Marks: Registration, portfolio management, brand protection

• Design Rights: Filing, strategy, and enforcement (UK & international)

• Copyright: Advisory, licensing, publishing, and creative protection

• Commercialisation: IP licensing, franchising, assignments & sponsorship

• Enforcement & Dispute Resolution: Civil litigation, customs seizures, take-downs

• Brand Strategy: Global rollout, clearance searches & market entry planning

We act for clients in diverse industries—from technology, fashion, and entertainment to manufacturing, FMCG, healthcare, and startups.

Strategic IP Thinking

We don’t just respond—we think ahead. Our approach is proactive and forward-looking, advising not only where your business is today, but where it’s headed tomorrow. Whether you are launching a new brand, scaling internationally, or facing infringement issues, we build strategies to create an “umbrella of protection” under which your business can grow securely.

Our clients benefit from our strong relationships with international IP professionals and trusted local counsel across the globe, enabling seamless coordination of cross-border filings, enforcement actions, and licensing deals.

Enforcement Without Compromise

When rights are infringed, we act swiftly and decisively. Our IP litigators have represented some of the world’s leading companies in high-profile disputes, handling cases before the UKIPO, EUIPO, High Court, and international arbitration bodies. Whether dealing with counterfeit goods, brand misuse, or unauthorised exploitation, we are fully equipped to protect what matters most to you.

At John & Partners, we combine legal precision with commercial pragmatism, ensuring your intellectual property is not just protected—but positioned to create long-term value.