Intellectual Property Services
Brands, creative works, inventions, software and confidential know-how can be central to the value of a business or professional practice. AsaanLaw allows creators, founders and organisations to connect with intellectual-property lawyers for protection, ownership, commercialisation and enforcement matters. A lawyer can help determine the appropriate form of protection, review availability and ownership issues, prepare registration or transactional documents and advise on the use of intellectual property by employees, contractors, licensees or business partners. Legal support is also available where infringement, unauthorised use, copying or disputes over ownership have already arisen.
About this service
An intellectual-property review starts with identifying the asset, who created it, how it is used and what ownership or permission documents already exist. Users can provide brand materials, development agreements, registrations and examples of any disputed use. A lawyer may assess documentation gaps and advise on protection, licensing or steps to address unauthorised activity. Different assets may require different approaches, and a proposed registration or enforcement action should be discussed with the practitioner. Professional fees and any application-related work should be agreed separately.
What is included
- Trademark, copyright and patent matters
- Searches, applications and objection responses
- IP ownership and assignment agreements
- Licensing and commercialisation arrangements
- Infringement and brand-protection support
Suitable for
Creators, founders and businesses seeking advice on protecting, licensing or enforcing intellectual property rights.
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