Simon Walters
Probate Solicitors
Simon Walters
17, Watford
# Simon Walters - Intellectual Property Protection
Simon Walters is an intellectual property practice based in Watford, specialising in the registration, protection and enforcement of trade marks, designs and copyright. The firm advises businesses and individuals seeking to safeguard their intellectual assets across the UK and internationally.
The practice serves a diverse clientele requiring guidance on protecting distinctive brand elements and creative works. This includes companies developing new products or brands, businesses managing existing intellectual property portfolios, and organisations navigating disputes over IP rights.
Simon Walters distinguishes itself through comprehensive, end-to-end service provision. Rather than offering isolated transactional work, the firm guides clients through the complete lifecycle of intellectual property protection. This spans initial availability searches and strategic assessment, through to formal registration, active enforcement against infringement, and ongoing portfolio maintenance including renewals and watching services.
The firm's expertise extends beyond core IP registration to encompassing related matters such as domain name advice, business naming strategy, and common law rights protection. This holistic approach enables clients to develop robust IP strategies tailored to their commercial objectives.
Notably, the practice handles contentious matters and dispute resolution, drafting and negotiating licences and assignments. This positions Simon Walters as capable of managing both preventative IP strategy and reactive enforcement—essential for businesses serious about protecting competitive advantage.
The firm's awareness of regulatory changes, such as Brexit implications for IP protection, demonstrates current market knowledge and responsiveness to evolving legal frameworks.
Simon Walters is an intellectual property practice based in Watford, specialising in the registration, protection and enforcement of trade marks, designs and copyright. The firm advises businesses and individuals seeking to safeguard their intellectual assets across the UK and internationally.
The practice serves a diverse clientele requiring guidance on protecting distinctive brand elements and creative works. This includes companies developing new products or brands, businesses managing existing intellectual property portfolios, and organisations navigating disputes over IP rights.
Simon Walters distinguishes itself through comprehensive, end-to-end service provision. Rather than offering isolated transactional work, the firm guides clients through the complete lifecycle of intellectual property protection. This spans initial availability searches and strategic assessment, through to formal registration, active enforcement against infringement, and ongoing portfolio maintenance including renewals and watching services.
The firm's expertise extends beyond core IP registration to encompassing related matters such as domain name advice, business naming strategy, and common law rights protection. This holistic approach enables clients to develop robust IP strategies tailored to their commercial objectives.
Notably, the practice handles contentious matters and dispute resolution, drafting and negotiating licences and assignments. This positions Simon Walters as capable of managing both preventative IP strategy and reactive enforcement—essential for businesses serious about protecting competitive advantage.
The firm's awareness of regulatory changes, such as Brexit implications for IP protection, demonstrates current market knowledge and responsiveness to evolving legal frameworks.
Services offered
Trade mark registration and prosecutionDesign protection and registrationCopyright and artistic works protectionIP infringement enforcementDomain name and business name adviceIP portfolio renewals and maintenanceTrade mark and design searchingLicence and assignment drafting