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Intellectual Property (I.P.) is a term used to describe exclusive rights granted to creators and owners of works that are a result of human intellectual creativity. IP rights can take various forms such as a brand or an invention more
We are passionate about helping our clients thrive in their businesses. We believe that in order to provide a great level of service to our clients, and adequately protect their IP (be it an invention, a brand or a design) it is vital that we fully understand their trade.
Our services are designed with a broad spectrum of clients in mind from small businesses to larger ones. We have broad commercial experience in industries ranging from biotech and energy to sports and consumer goods. more
Mancunium IP is a brand owned by Franks & Co (Mancunium) Ltd, part of the Franks & Co Group of European Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys. In continuing with the ethos laid down at Mancunium's founding in 2008, the work we do is of the highest standard. more
Maybe you already have an IP right and are looking at licensing as a potential option for realising the benefit of your right. We offer a licensing service designed to find the right licensee for your patent, trade mark, design or confidential information. more
Clients often consult Mancunium IP before entering a new market or beginning to import / export a new product, so as to avoid infringing other companies' IP. Similarly, we may be able to help you if you have been accused of infringing an IP right. more
To apply for a Patent, a Patent application must be filed. This involves drafting a Patent Specification embodying the novel features of your invention. more
To protect a Trade Mark, it is often required to have the mark registered in the jurisdiction you wish it protected. This involves making an application to a Trade Mark or IP office. more
Design registration gives the proprietor of the design the right to stop others from creating designs which are very similar to the proprietors design within the same Jurisdiction. more
Where there are allegations of IP infringement be it Patent, Trade Mark or a Registered Design, there are a number of ways in which we can assist you obtain a favourable outcome. more
We can assist you if you would like to oppose a competitor's published trade mark application, or if your mark has been opposed. Further, we can help with trade mark invalidation. more
We can assist you in matters of licensing your designs, brand or technology locally or internationally helping you exploit your IP rights much more effectively, and saving you time. more
Confidential information can be an important and valuable part of a company’s intellectual property. It is therefore a good idea to ensure that such information is adequately protected. more
It is important to protect your intellectual property from the very start of a new venture because such not only secures your business in terms of attracting investment. more
Our people are an important resource and a driving force behind our business. They have experience in providing consulting services relating to various disciplines and sectors. more