The Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Intellectual Property Services:

• Manage patent and trademark portfolio – help us keep track of key events and maintain our portfolio of patents
• Renew existing patents and trademarks– ensuring that all patents and trademarks are renewed in a timely manner and no unplanned lapses occur
• Advise and assist in the filing and granting of new patents and trademarks (for example arranging local power of attorney as needed for global patents)
• Advise and defend patent or trademark infringements – ensure we are made aware of infringements and advise best course of action
• Act on our behalf where required with pre-agreed scope of activities where agent can act autonomously (for example renewals) Domain Watching Services:
• Identify new domains, changes in status or expiration of existing domains
• Validate any new domains identified and the level of risk this poses to UU
• Advise in regards to next steps of investigation where a breach of infringement has been identified