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Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works,
and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.
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The IP practice at the firm asserts considerable expertise in IP based transactional and regulatory
matters and additionally excels in IP prosecution and IP litigation (anti-piracy / enforcement based
and big ticket litigation).
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The practice is populated by specialist IP practitioners who have spent years living and breathing
Intellectual Property law combined with expert grounding & sectoral experience in every aspect of
the IP Practice spectrum such as:
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Prosecution [Trademark, Patent, Copyright & Designs]:
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Business transactions [structuring, licensing, franchising, joint-ventures, mergers & acquisitions,
IP audits / Due Diligence];
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Litigation (including enforcement / anti-piracy):
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Policy Development [advisory as well as legislative drafting support, deposing before parliamentary
committees etc].
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The innovations and creative expressions of indigenous and local communities are also IP, yet
because they are traditional they may not be fully protected by existing IP systems. Access to, and
equitable benefit-sharing in, genetic resources also raise IP questions. Normative and
capacity-building programs are underway at MJ & Associates (Advocates & Consultants) to develop
balanced and appropriate legal and practical responses to these issues