Whether the value of your business sits in a brand, a piece of software, a body of creative work or a process you have spent years refining, IP is what allows you to own and monetise it. BRAVIOT advises on the protection, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property, practically, and with an eye on the underlying commercial strategy.
How we can help
- UK and international trade mark searches, applications and oppositions
- Copyright advice, ownership disputes and licensing
- Software, content and brand licensing agreements
- IP audits and assignments (including pre-investment and M&A)
- Infringement, take-down notices and cease-and-desist correspondence
- Domain name disputes and brand protection online
Our approach
IP work succeeds when it is connected to the commercial strategy. We start by understanding what the business actually needs to protect, then build a registration, contracting and enforcement plan around that, rather than filing trade marks defensively across categories you will never use.
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Tell us briefly what you are dealing with and we will respond the same working day with a clear next step.
Get in touchFrequently asked questions
Around 4 months in the typical case, assuming there are no objections from the IPO or third-party oppositions. We carry out clearance searches first to identify risks before filing.
Not automatically. The default rule for contractors (as opposed to employees) is that copyright stays with the contractor unless assigned in writing. We help clients audit existing contractor arrangements and put proper IP assignments in place, particularly important before a fundraising or sale.
Options include platform take-down requests, cease-and-desist correspondence, UDRP/Nominet domain disputes, and where necessary court proceedings. We usually start with the lowest-cost, highest-impact route and escalate only where needed.
Yes. We coordinate UK, EU and international filings (including via the Madrid Protocol) and manage a network of local agents where direct filings are required.
For a single UK trade mark in one or two classes, expect a few hundred pounds in official fees plus our professional fee. International protection scales by jurisdiction. We provide written fee estimates before any work starts.