The business environment that you and your company operates in changes all the time, so it is imperative that your IP protection is monitored and managed.
Remaining active in the management of your portfolio can help to make sure it maintains its effectiveness.
IP Portfolio Audits
An Intellectual Property portfolio audit analyses the rights in your current portfolio, and examines the strength of those rights and their usefulness to your business. An IP portfolio audit can:
- check that your IP rights have been maintained correctly
(renewal payments have been made, address changes, title changes) - review existing registered IP rights to assess whether they should be maintained
- help to identify and protect innovations within your company
- provide guidance on possible sources of new IP rights
- identify gaps in IP protection, and
- identify potential sales of IP rights or licensing opportunities
Our approach
At Sandersons we want to help you develop a strategy that works for your business.
By working closely with you, our team can help to identify areas in which you could develop and effectively protect your intellectual property.
Your IP protection needs will change as your business does. By maintaining a strong relationship with you, we can make sure your IP rights continue to support your business growth.
Sharon Jones, Formalities Manager
Speak to our specialist team
If you would like further advice and information contact one of our attorneys today
Our Core Services
Patent Prosecution
Specialist patent application drafting and filing services across the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Trade Mark Registration
Representing your interests to ensure that your trade marks are protected from infringement.
Design Registration
Offering an easy and affordable way to get your designs registered in the UK and worldwide.
IP Searches & Watching
Preventing the infringement of your competitor’s intellectual property rights.
Renewals
Actively monitoring the status of your IP rights and managing renewal dates.
IP Advice & Strategy
Working strategically to obtain and maintain the correct IP rights for your business.
IP Portfolio Management
Monitoring and managing your IP protection to ensure it continues to be effective.
IP Due Diligence
Identifying and assessing which IP rights are owned or licensed by a company.
IP Oppositions
Aligning potential oppositions or appeals with your commercial aims and requirements.
“Sandersons are responsive and know what they are doing. I don’t hesitate in putting anything into their hands. Their pricing is realistic and the service is great. I have total confidence in them.”
Frank KaufholdManaging Director, UTEL“Changing to Sandersons was one of the best business decisions I have ever made. We have found that service is everything to Sandersons – they listen intently to the detail and give good, solid advice.”
George PageManaging Director, Carcoon"Sandersons have been extremely helpful in protecting and enforcing our rights. We very much enjoy working with them - they are friendly and approachable and have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by internet businesses."
Alex ChestermanFounder & CEO, Zoopla Property Group Ltd."The Sandersons team are friendly and approachable and always take the time to explain the complex issues involved in a straightforward way. They have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by businesses."
Will HitchcockManaging Director, Above Surveying
