The Intellectual Property Industry
Intellectual property (IP) rights are undoubtedly unique and worthy assets for most enterprises, be they an innovative enterprise or a more traditional one, and their promotion and protection is essential for business development. We can help you recognise, value, record, enhance, exploit and protect the value of your IP assets and to maximise the level of protection of your trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and other IP rights.
How we can help
Advising on trademarks, design, patent and copyright considerations
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Copyright
- Design
Trademarks
Identifying trademarks
Carrying out preliminary information sessions on the process of trademark registrations
Advising and assisting with carrying out the necessary searches with the union and national databases prior to registration
Preparing and submitting the online trademark application for local registration, EUIPO, WIPO and any other registration platforms
Assisting with the preparation and submission of the online trademark application
Representative services
Supporting throughout the trademark lifecycle
Patents
Carrying out preliminary information sessions on the process and the requirements of patent registrations
Advising on the patentability and novelty of your inventions
Advising on the different levels of patent protection which can be acquired
Advising and assisting with carrying out the necessary searches prior to registration
Preparing and submitting the online application for patent registration application
Assisting with the preparation and submission of the patent registration application
Advising and assisting on claiming priority when registering a patent
Copyright
Advising on the best methods available to achieve and maximise copyright protection at a local, European and international level
Determining whether a specific work satisfies the criteria for copyright eligibility
Assisting with the addressing of copyright ownership in commercial contracts
Design
Advising on the originality and novelty of your designs
Supporting with the filing of the application for the registration of designs at a local, European and international level
Assisting with the recommended design searches prior to filing an application for registration
IP Portfolio Management
Ongoing assistance with the organisation and management of IP rights
Guidance on how to best maximise the value of IP rights
Drafting IP Agreements
- This services includes drafting of Royalty Agreements, Franchise Agreements and copyright protection clauses etc..
Brand restructuring
- Advising on the most efficient and cost effective method to move IP assets
Assistance on IP protection
Advising on the prevention of IP infringement
Assisting with the implementation of effective security measures
Supporting with the drafting of confidentiality, non-disclosure or licensing agreements
Preparation and review of IP valuations
Estimating the value of IP for commercial, accounting and taxation purposes
Reviewing the value of IP and assisting the directors in their impairment assessments in the context of the preparation of the financial statements
Assisting in the preparation of purchase price allocations wherein intangible assets are being acquired
Assisting in understanding the value of the IP in the context of transactions
Preparing the required expert report in terms of Article 73 of the Malta Companies Act, when shares are issued and allotted in exchange for IP assets, in order to ensure that the value of the IP assets in question is equivalent to the value of the shares being issued
Advice on specific IP issues
IT Services
- Support in detecting product piracy
Assistance with logo creation and design
- Advising on branding strategy, including naming and formulating ideas for a new corporate identity or the rebranding of an existing identity
- Creating a brand through brand development, logo design, creation of brand assets and brand guidelines
- Assisting with brand management and brand implementation
Provision of various branding services
- Assisting with brand verbal identity, tone of voice and messaging
- Advising on brand positioning
Tax Services
Assistance with analysing the Maltese income tax and VAT implications of holding an IP in Malta
Advising and commenting on tax implications applicable when holding and transferring IP
Assistance with the establishment of IP structures in Malta
Assistance with the preparation of Maltese income tax computations and related statutory income tax returns on your behalf and the filing of the same with the Maltese authorities
Assistance with the preparation of statutory periodic Maltese VAT Returns and the submission of the same with the Maltese authorities
Advising on incentives available on IP including advice on the Patent Box Deduction application run by Malta Enterprise
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