Copyright

Copyright arises automatically on the creation of a work and covers a diverse range of sectors including technology,  publishing, academia, R&D, architecture and advertising, , to name but a few.

Full spectrum of services

Our copyright expertise spans all aspects of the field. We advise both on the commercial exploitation of copyright as well as enforcement against misuse of a copyright work by third parties.  We draft licences and assignments of copyright, whether stand-alone or part of a larger agreement or transaction.

Fighting online piracy

We work with a number of organisations fighting piracy online, advising on copyright enforcement strategy, standard templates, and conducting litigation in the UK.

AI creativity

We are involved in the shaping of copyright and data protection law for the AI age. Our advisory and policy work has included issues relating to text and data mining and questions of protection of AI creations.

Leaders in photographic copyright

We have unparalleled insight into the protection of artistic works such as photographs and films and work with the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) and the Association of Photographers.  The firm has the in-depth understanding of the business of photography, be it photographer rights, the inner workings of photo libraries and archives, or the expectations of end users. The firm’s expertise in this field has led to us being recognised by the Law Society for our contribution to photography law.