Intellectual Property (IP)

Trade marks play an essential role for both businesses and their consumers. CMS advises on all elements of trade marks and has conducted the second largest number of UK Trade Mark hearings over the last three years. This extensive experience enables us to advise on trade mark registrations, oppositions and portfolio management, globally and locally. If disputes arise, we are there to guide you through the litigation process, whether you are pressing or defending a claim locally or across national borders.

The CMS patent attorney practice disrupts the traditional boutique approach to provide a service that meets the needs of modern business practice. 

High profile and global life sciences and hi-tech companies trust us to manage their patent portfolios. Their portfolios are under constant scrutiny and they need to know they are in the very best hands. Our attorneys have long-held passions for the sectors we work in, with many having PhDs and / or industry experience in their chosen area. 

Portfolios are actively managed using a CMS-built database that gives clients direct access to their data whilst enabling us to proactively manage every case.

Creativity comes in all forms. It may be a new manufacturing process, an innovative piece of code or how an existing piece of tech can be repurposed for improved usability. This creativity deserves the best defence. Whether it is dealing with trade secrets or applying the latest copyright legislation, the CMS team can handle all matters relating to the copyrights and infringements. 

We establish ownership of copyrighted works and register copyrights, we police potential infringements and have substantial experience in copyright litigation.