Legal and IPR advice and support for a variety of business and technology operations/activities

We are one of the North of England's leading law firm with 64 partners and 673 staff.

It is keen to support the economic regeneration of the North East and support the IGA and its P4T service.

To assist businesses with IP issues by providing advice and guidance to any business on the following areas,

* brands, advising on their development, management and protection;

* technology issues, advising universities, "spin out" businesses and industry on complex agreements such as patent licence's and R & D agreements, as well as advising clients on patent infringement proceedings;

* life sciences, advising businesses involved in the biotechnology sector;

* Chemicals