INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW · GLASGOW
Protect Your Ideas.
Defend Your Rights.
Intellectual property solicitors in Glasgow for businesses, entrepreneurs and creators.
From a dispute over your brand to questions about copyright ownership or a commercial licence, understanding your legal position is the first step towards protecting what you have built.
YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR RIGHTS.
Legal Clarity for the Assets That Set You Apart.
Your name, original work, designs and confidential information may be central to your business. Questions about who owns those rights, how they can be used or whether they have been infringed can create real commercial uncertainty.
LB & Co Solicitors in Glasgow can discuss your intellectual property concerns, review the circumstances and help you understand the options available. Where a matter requires additional specialist input, that can be identified at an early stage.
AREAS OF ADVICE
Intellectual Property Legal Services.
Practical guidance on the rights, agreements and disputes that affect your work and business.
Trademarks & Brand Protection
Questions about brand names, logos, trademark ownership, potential conflicts and the use of your business identity.
Copyright & Creative Works
Issues involving original writing, photography, artwork, digital content, software and other works that may be protected by copyright.
Design Rights
Understanding rights in product appearance and designs, including concerns about copying or ownership.
Intellectual Property Disputes
Reviewing allegations of infringement, competing ownership claims and the evidence relevant to possible remedies or resolution.
Licensing, Assignments & Agreements
Considering contractual arrangements governing how intellectual property is owned, transferred, licensed or used.
Confidential Information & Trade Secrets
Issues involving sensitive business information, confidentiality obligations and commercial relationships.
SUSPECTED INFRINGEMENT
Concerned Someone Is Using Your Work?
If another business or individual appears to be using your name, content, designs or confidential information without permission, the next steps should be considered carefully.
Not every similarity amounts to infringement. The relevant rights, ownership, agreements and evidence all matter.
BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION
- Keep dated copies of the material you believe has been used.
- Preserve contracts, correspondence and registration details.
- Record where and when the suspected use appeared.
- Avoid sending allegations before your position has been assessed.
Early advice can help identify the most proportionate next step.
OWNERSHIP & PREVENTION
Know Who Owns the Rights Before a Dispute Arises.
Intellectual property ownership can become complicated when work is produced by employees, freelancers, agencies or business partners.
A clear written agreement can reduce uncertainty about who may use, license or transfer the work. When starting a project or entering a commercial relationship, it is worth considering ownership, permissions, confidentiality and what happens if the arrangement ends.
01Freelancers & Contractors
Who owns work created for your business?
02Business Partnerships
How can each party use shared assets?
03Licensing & Assignments
What rights are being granted or transferred?
04Confidentiality
How is sensitive information protected?
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Straightforward Way to Get Started.
01
Tell Us the Issue
Explain the work, brand or agreement involved and what has happened.
02
Share Key Information
Identify relevant contracts, correspondence, registrations or examples of use. We will explain how to provide documents securely if appropriate.
03
Discuss Your Options
We can consider the circumstances and whether further or specialist advice is appropriate.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Intellectual Property FAQs.
General information about protecting intellectual property in Scotland and the wider UK.
What does an intellectual property solicitor do?
An intellectual property solicitor advises on legal rights in brands, creative works, designs and confidential information, as well as related agreements and disputes. The appropriate advice depends on the rights and circumstances involved.
Do I need to register copyright in the UK?
There is no general UK copyright registration system. Copyright generally arises automatically in qualifying original works, although ownership and whether protection applies depend on the facts.
Is a company name the same as a registered trademark?
No. Registering a company name does not itself grant the same rights as registering a trademark. Trademark protection and potential conflicts should be considered separately.
Who owns intellectual property created by a freelancer?
Ownership depends on the type of right, the law and any relevant agreement. Paying for work does not always mean all intellectual property rights transfer automatically.
What if someone copies my logo, content or design?
Keep evidence of the original work and suspected copying, along with relevant agreements or registrations. Legal advice can help determine whether a right exists, who owns it and what options may be available.
Can you help with patents?
Patents involve technical and specialist legal requirements. Contact us with a brief description of your matter so we can discuss whether specialist patent advice is needed.
CONTACT LB & CO SOLICITORS
Protect What You’ve Worked to Build.
Tell us about your intellectual property concern and the outcome you are seeking. Our Glasgow team can discuss the appropriate next steps.
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Call 0141 332 0047
42 New City Road
Glasgow G4 9JT
Please avoid sending confidential or time-sensitive documents until we confirm that we can act for you.