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Creative Lawyers for Creative Businesses

Briffa is a specialist intellectual property law firm. We help all types of businesses to identify, protect, develop, monetise and enforce their intellectual property (IP).

But we’re a bit different from your average law firm. We’re not stuffy or overly corporate. We’re creative, transparent and competitively priced. And we go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service with quick turnaround times.

Over the past 30 years, we’ve assisted thousands of creative businesses with every aspect of IP law and played a key role in several high-profile cases. We have the capability, experience and resources to work with any client – whether you’re a small, independent creator or a global brand.

And since the beginning, that’s exactly what we’ve done. We’re proud to have worked with clients of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of sectors, from household names to individual entrepreneurs, inventors and artists.

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Protect Your Intellectual Property

Most firms offer services across various legal fields, but we have always focused solely on intellectual property. As a result, we’ve developed a reputation as the go-to experts in the industry. And with offices in London and Cork, plus an international network of contacts, we’re well-placed to help you worldwide.

We can help you:

  • Identify and audit all of your IP
  • Develop an IP strategy
  • Register your IP assets with the UK Intellectual Property Office, and similar authorities in Europe and around the world
  • Protect your brand, designs, creative works, confidential information, and inventions
  • Monetise your IP through licensing or transferring ownership
  • Acquire the IP of other companies and individuals
  • Resolve IP infringement claims, whether you’re making a claim or defending one
  • Support you through court proceedings and the litigation process

So whatever your problem or situation, our highly-trained and experienced team has seen it all before. To get started, please contact us to arrange a consultation.

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Why Choose Briffa?

“Praised as ‘extremely diligent’, Briffa’s expanding practice routinely acts for a diverse assortment of clients on matters concerning trademark portfolio strategy and management, exploitation of copyright and drafting and negotiating contractual agreements.”

Legal 500

Since 1995, we’ve established ourselves as intellectual property experts and we’re now recognised as a leading firm by the Legal500.

We have offices in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, plus a global network of associates and industry contacts.

We offer consultations with expert solicitors and fixed fee quotes.

We provide an industry-leading service with short turnaround times and business-focused advice.

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Our lovely team are always on hand. We’re here to bring creative solutions to the problems you’re facing, big or small. Meet the firm’s partners below, or follow the link to discover the rest of our intellectual property lawyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are intellectual property rights?

Intellectual property rights are legal protections for creations of the mind, including artistic, literary and musical works, designs, inventions, and business assets, like brand names and logos. There are several types of rights, such as trade marks, copyright, and patents. A rights owner can use their IP as they wish, and they’re protected against others using their IP without permission.

What does an IP lawyer do?

IP lawyers help individuals and businesses properly register, protect, and manage their IP assets through various non-contentious (e.g. registering a right) and contentious (e.g. fighting an infringement) work. This is vital for ensuring owners of IP maximise the commercial value of their work.

How are your fees structured?

We can provide the majority of our services on a fixed fee basis. Our lawyers will scope out the nature of the work required and provide you with a fixed fee quote to tackle the next steps.

What should I do if someone is infringing my intellectual property rights?

If someone is infringing your intellectual property rights, you should collect as much evidence as you can. For example, screenshots, website links, and photos. Next, you should speak to a solicitor, who can advise whether you have grounds for a complaint and what steps to take next.

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We’re on hand to assist with a wide range of IP issues, just get in touch to find out more.

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Our blog is your go-to resource for intellectual property advice and news. See a few of our most popular posts below, or click on the button to find more.

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