Intellectual Property

Ideas are powerful. They help forge business empires, cure disease, inspire enduring creative work – and much more. Ideas generate IP. And because they’re at the root of innovation and growth, they deserve the very best protection.

Our expertise helps you to protect your IP portfolio and enforce your IP rights worldwide. You’ll put your IP in the safe hands of specialist lawyers who cut their teeth at the forefront of pioneering technology and in well-known, IP-rich companies. So you’ll always have access to a team rich in real world experience – and real industry insight.

Then it’s about going further. Mastering the detail. Simplifying and clarifying. Connecting with you to immerse ourselves in your IP challenges. And generating answers that can give you a competitive edge. 

At Bird & Bird we recognise the true value of your IP assets, your ideas and your future. Enabling you to focus on your business, your brand and the difference you make.

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By the International Product Design Group at Bird & Bird

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The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the participating countries are in the final stages of establishing the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

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Practitioners Guide to the UPC 1st Edition

Helping you navigate the practice and procedure of the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent.

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Latest insights

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Mitigating the legal risks of licencing in open-source software and database elements

7 minutes Jun 17 2025

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The UPC turns two!

2 minutes Jun 16 2025

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SG Trade Marks Fast Programme: Accelerated Examination for Local Applications in Singapore

Jun 12 2025

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News & Deals

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News Bird & Bird wins Five Awards at the LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2025

Jun 18 2025

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News Bird & Bird Celebrates 38 Lawyers Named Global Leaders in IAM and WTR 2025 Rankings

Jun 12 2025

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News Bird & Bird ATMD Celebrates Double Victory at the 2025 Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards

May 26 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises Contour Design on acquisition of Active Key business from Cherry SE

May 13 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises Vanagon Ventures on seed investment in Particula

May 07 2025

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Deal Bird & Bird advises the L'Oréal Group on its exclusive beauty partnership with JACQUEMUS, as well as on its minority stake acquisition

Apr 24 2025

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Accolades

Bird & Bird is a first-rate firm with a team of highly experienced practitioners who are capable of handling complex matters in multiple jurisdictions. They are greatly appreciated for their strong multilingual communication skills, flexibility in working across many times zones, and coordination between offices. Most importantly, the technical skill and understanding of the Bird & Bird team members are second to none.

IAM Patent 1000 2025

I have the pleasure of working with their team and I am extremely satisfied with their professionalism, proactive approach and pragmatism. Their expertise and commitment have been of great value to our company. I highly recommend this firm for their quality services in intellectual property matters.

Legal 500 EMEA 2025

Bird & Bird has a composite IP team that can handle all types of IP litigation, which is extremely rare among foreign firms. The team has been continuously expanding its high-level talents in patent business in recent years and is now able to compete with first-class in-house firms. The firm's Asia-Pacific and European teams work closely together and have excellent coordination capabilities in large-scale cross-border litigation.

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

The Bird & Bird lawyers are instrumental especially on cases with high commercial value. The team is particularly detail-oriented and present the best case in international work too.

Chambers Europe 2025

The lawyers at Bird & Bird have managed to very quickly get up to speed on the UPC and have become some of the leaders in the field around that court.

Chambers Global 2025

The brilliant B&B IP team is very well-known and very experienced. Their trade mark work is top of the class

Chambers Europe 2025