Intellectual Property Lawyers for Business Owners: Protecting What You’ve Built

Proactive strategies for business owners

The best intellectual property dispute is the one you never have. While litigation is sometimes unavoidable, most problems can be minimized through proactive planning.

At Giles Law, our intellectual property lawyers focus on prevention and business strategy as much as dispute resolution. That means helping clients structure their business relationships to protect intellectual property from the start.

Practical Steps to Protect Your Business:

1. Contracts, contracts, contracts. Employment agreements, contractor agreements, and vendor contracts should spell out ownership, confidentiality, and usage rights.
2. Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements. These protect trade secrets and prevent unfair competition.
3. Business succession planning. In estate and trust administration, clearly outlining intellectual property ownership avoids disputes later.
4. Internal policies. Set clear rules on how employees handle and share intellectual property, especially in industries involving content creation or technology.

General Counsel Services: An Ongoing Partner
Rather than waiting for disputes to arise, many businesses engage us as outside general counsel. This allows us to develop a deep understanding of your business and proactively flag issues that could lead to intellectual property disputes down the road.

Closing Thought:
You don’t have to wait for a lawsuit to think about intellectual property. By working with business attorneys who understand the overlap between IP and commercial law, you can safeguard your company’s most valuable assets and focus on growth.