Cheyney Goulding

Cheyney Goulding Solicitors

t: 01483 56 76 76   e: legal@cheyneygoulding.co.uk

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Court of Protection Advice & Applications

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The Court of Protection was set up to ensure protection for vulnerable adults.

The Court of Protection can make decisions as to a vulnerable person’s property and financial matters and have power to order the making of a statutory Will. If asked, the Court of Protection can also make health and welfare decisions on behalf of the person . The Court can decide whether to place someone on life support and can also make decisions about deprivation of a vulnerable person’s liberty.

Whilst the Court of Protection can make decisions itself for health and welfare decisions it normally prefers to appoint a deputy to make decisions about property and financial matters. A deputy can be a relative, a professional or a solicitor.

We have experience in applying to the Court of Protection requesting orders be made on behalf of the vulnerable person. We also have experience in acting as deputies ourselves. We understand that this is an incredibly emotive and sensitive area of law and deserves to be handled delicately and with the utmost respect.

Intellectual Property

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Intellectual property (“IP”) is, for most businesses, a significant asset not just in respect of commercial operations and protections, but also when it comes to maximising value in respect of a share or asset sale. It is important for well-established companies as well as start ups to ensure that they are suitably protected with regards to their IP to ensure that they have a strong position as the business develops.

It is also important to regularly review the IP as it is common to initially protect the IP, but it is then forgotten and when the business evolves into a new area, the IP protections in place do not cover this new venture.

We advise on copyright, trade marks, designs, know-how and passing off. We can also provide further advice and assistance on the protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP, which can be essential for the success of your business.

Trademarks and designs – we can assist on all aspects of registration of trademarks and designs for your business in the UK, EU and Internationally.

We can also assist in the drafting of IP related agreements including IP assignment and licensing, non-disclosure agreements, merchandising, distribution, sponsorship, publishing and franchising agreements.