"…good ideas are worth nothing unless they can be commercially exploited…"

Aside from patent protection, the legal system does not generally protect concepts and ideas. Most forms of intellectual property rights only protect the representation of the idea, whether this representation takes the form of a trade mark, computer program, design or eligible circuit layout. A good idea will not generate any commercial return unless steps are taken to maximise the legal protection afforded to the various ways in which that idea can be represented.

Richard Pryor & Associates have extensive experience in the protection of intellectual property and the commercialisation of intellectual property in a wide range of areas including the IT field.

The firm specialises in advice to developers of Web sites and other forms of multimedia regarding the wide range of copyright and other intellectual property issues which arise.

We have advised and prepared documentation with respect to a broad range of commercialisation issues including teaming agreements, joint ventures, technology transfer, licensing, distribution arrangements and franchising.

We have represented claimants and defendants in a variety of claims relating to infringement of intellectual property rights.