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Copyright & database rights

We provide an award-winning copyright practice as part of our IP360 offering.

We understand how central copyright is to success in the creative and tech industries – we’ve been advising clients in these sectors for decades. During this time technological innovation has repeatedly ripped up the rulebook.

From traditional media and content, to streaming, GenAI, virtual influencers and the metaverse, our experts have the technical understanding and industry knowledge to guide you through the constantly changing landscape.  

We will help you to protect and monetise your creativity across the full range of copyright and related areas, such as database, performance and moral rights, including monetisation of copyright through commercial collaborations and effective enforcement.

Copyright is the lifeblood of the creative industries, and it is vital for every kind of business to understand how to protect and monetise it. Copyright protects original artistic, literary, musical and dramatic works as well as related areas such as database and moral rights.

Many of our clients are in copyright critical creative industries such as advertising, media, entertainment, fashion and tech. We advise on all aspects of enforcement and navigating the rights of others. We can help you to understand, protect and get the most from copyright – now and tomorrow.

From simple to complex licensing agreements to initiating and resolving copyright related disputes, our team of experienced and pragmatic experts are here to help.

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Licensing

Every business creates and uses copyright works, from creative content to software code.

We work with you to understand and organise your copyright assets, navigate the rights of others, and generate revenue through licensing rights.