Defending Your Rights
Our firm offers clients a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise in intellectual property (IP), coupled with a profound understanding of the complexities inherent in conducting leading international businesses within a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Our IP lawyers work closely with our antitrust experts to address the challenges that may arise from the intersection of these two areas. We provide comprehensive IP advice, covering a wide range of transactional and advisory matters, both domestically and internationally. Our teams specialize in various sectors, bringing both legal expertise and industry-specific knowledge to client projects.
In addition to transactional and advisory work, our IP lawyers have extensive experience in strategizing, litigating, and enforcing IP disputes across various forums. They are well-versed in handling technical subject matter and collaborate with colleagues and external local lawyers worldwide to ensure consistent and effective representation. While our approach is aggressive when necessary, we prioritize negotiated settlements and aim to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively for our clients.
At our firm, our lawyers possess expertise across a diverse range of sectors on a global scale. Many of our IP practitioners are longstanding members of our sector-focused groups, including life sciences, technology, media, telecommunications (TMT), consumer goods, and retail.
By aligning our legal services with specific products and industry sectors, we foster knowledge sharing of the highest caliber within our global law firm. This approach enables us to gain a deep understanding of our clients' needs and challenges, allowing us to provide tailored and effective legal solutions.
Through collaboration and a focus on sector-specific expertise, we ensure that our clients receive comprehensive and insightful advice that is tailored to the unique dynamics of their industries.
Our firm's intellectual property practice encompasses a wide range of services tailored to our clients' needs. Here are some examples of our work:
1. Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Litigation: We represent clients in litigation involving patents, trademarks, and copyrights, ensuring their intellectual property rights are protected and enforced.
2. Technology Licenses and Joint Ventures: We assist clients in negotiating and drafting technology licenses and joint venture agreements, facilitating technical cooperation and development initiatives.
3. Brand Licensing, Sponsorship, and Franchising Agreements: Our team advises clients on brand licensing, sponsorship arrangements, and franchising agreements, helping them expand their brand presence and generate revenue through strategic partnerships.
4. Copyright-Based Agreements in Creative Industries: We have extensive experience in drafting copyright-based agreements across the creative industries, with a focus on digital and online aspects, ensuring that our clients' intellectual property rights are effectively managed and monetized.
5. IP Portfolio Analysis and Due Diligence: We conduct thorough analyses of intellectual property portfolios as part of M&A and financing projects, providing strategic input into transaction documents and preparing associated agreements and records to safeguard our clients' interests.
6. IP Risk Assessment and Minimization: We offer expert advice on assessing and minimizing intellectual property risks associated with new ventures, ensuring our clients' intellectual property assets are adequately protected.
7.Best Practice Use and Protection of IP: We provide guidance on best practices for the use and protection of intellectual property, helping clients maximize the value of their IP assets while minimizing the risk of infringement or misappropriation.
8. Patent Licensing and Cross-Licensing: We assist clients in negotiating and drafting patent licensing agreements and cross-licensing arrangements, facilitating the exchange of intellectual property rights to support innovation and collaboration.
9. Unfair Competition and Advertising: Our team advises clients on matters of unfair competition and advertising, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while protecting their competitive interests.
Through our comprehensive intellectual property services, we empower clients to effectively manage, protect, and leverage their intellectual property assets in today's dynamic business environment.
Our intellectual property disputes and enforcement practice encompasses a wide range of services, including:
1. Litigation in National and Regional Courts: We represent clients in disputes related to misappropriation, infringement, validity, ownership, and rights of use of various forms of intellectual property rights before national and regional courts.
2. Proceedings before Patent and Trademark Offices: Our team handles disputes regarding registered intellectual property rights before national and regional patent and trademark offices, ensuring our clients' rights are protected and enforced.
3. Customs and Law Enforcement Actions: We collaborate with customs authorities, national law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies to address counterfeiting and infringement cases, including border seizures, to safeguard our clients' intellectual property rights.
4. Bespoke Dispute Resolution Procedures: We develop tailored dispute resolution procedures, such as those for domain name disputes, to efficiently resolve intellectual property conflicts outside of traditional court proceedings.
5. Arbitration with IP Subject Matter: Our team has expertise in conducting arbitrations involving intellectual property subject matter, providing alternative dispute resolution options to clients seeking efficient and effective resolution of their IP disputes.
Through our comprehensive approach to intellectual property disputes and enforcement, we strive to protect our clients' intellectual property assets and rights, ensuring they are safeguarded against infringement and misappropriation in a variety of legal and regulatory contexts.
Antitrust Areas
The Arch International's EU Public Policy practice offers strategic guidance to businesses navigating the complex political, regulatory, and legal landscape of the European Union. With a unique network of lawyers and consultants across key European capitals and Washington D.C., we provide unparalleled insights into the EU institutions and legislative process.
Our team collaborates closely with regulatory and trade groups to offer comprehensive advice tailored to your business needs. Whether you're developing commercial strategies or seeking to influence policy debates, we leverage our deep understanding of government institutions to help you achieve your goals.
As active participants in shaping public policy, our experts advise policymakers and engage with industry associations such as the Confederation of British Industry and the American Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, we support leading think tanks like Bruegel and Chatham House, contributing intellectual, financial, and legal expertise to inform policy discussions.
At The Arch International, we are committed to helping businesses thrive in the dynamic EU regulatory environment by providing strategic counsel and advocacy services that drive positive outcomes.
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Team Member In Charge
Ronald Ochieng
President & Founder
Ronald established The Arch International in 2020 and has led the firm ever since. Ronald is fluent in English and Swahili.
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