The Intellectual Property (IP) Team at ALA is dedicated to providing strategic guidance and legal support to help clients manage risk and maximize the value of their IP assets. With a focus on the creation, exploitation, and enforcement of IP rights, our team offers comprehensive advice tailored to the unique needs of each client.

We deal with a wide range of IP disputes, spanning across the areas of patent actions, trademark disputes, passing off claims, copyright issues, database rights conflicts, design rights matters, and breach of confidence claims. Our team is committed to providing effective representation to protect our clients’ interests and resolve disputes efficiently.

In addition to dispute resolution, our legal team assists clients with IP-related agreements, including trademark licensing, distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements, and franchising deals. We provide strategic advice to ensure that these agreements effectively protect our clients’ IP assets and support their business objectives.

We also specialize in strategic IP portfolio management and commercialization. Our team works closely with clients to develop strategies for managing and commercializing their patent and trademark portfolios, helping them to maximize the value of their IP assets and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

With the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), new challenges and opportunities are on the horizon for for IP rights holders, and our team is well-equipped to provide guidance and support. We understand the importance of IP in cross-border trade and are committed to helping our clients navigate the complexities of this evolving landscape.