Brand Portfolio Strategy and Structuring
We can advise on the most suitable arrangements for structuring of IP portfolio ownership and licensing intra-group, bearing in mind the geographic spread of a client's business, tax and other regulatory issues.
By drawing on our experience of managing major international brand portfolios and of handling transactions involving many others, we are well placed to advise on how to meet the present and anticipate the likely future needs of our client's business.
We have devised and implemented numerous restructurings, including assignment and intra-group licensing projects covering more than 100 countries. When doing such projects, we bring our team's international IP litigation experience to bear on the process. This can be key in ensuring that the enforcement of our client's key IP rights remain viable throughout. This includes:
- coordinating assignment and recordal timings with any pending litigations or oppositions;
- protecting against the adverse impact that complex licensing chains can have on damages recovery.
We can further offer guidance on best industry practices, both in a client's own sector and with lessons learnt from our experience in other sectors.
