Protection and defence of both registered and, in some cases unregistered intellectual property rights and interests. This includes rights in respect of literary, artistic and scientific works; performances of performing artists, phonograms and broadcasts; inventions in all fields of human endeavor; scientific discoveries; industrial designs; trademarks, service marks and commercial names and designations; and protection against unfair competition.

Assizes has expertise in passing off actions and in intellectual property law.

We advise, represent and negotiate deals and contracts for actors, actresses, artists, artistes, authors, models, musicians, as well as sportsmen and women. As intellectual property experts, we advise, defend and protect copyrights, royalties and trademarks. Assizes also negotiates licensing for use of published or recorded works abroad, and protects and defends against piracy within and outside the country.