Intellectual Property (IP) Law

If you want to safeguard your intangible assets, HLO offers a range of Intellectual Property (IP) services such as registration and licensing processes that include initiation, ownership searches, application, and renewals. We specialize in IP litigation like infringement, opposition, unfair competition, anti-counterfeiting procedures, and enforcement in Ethiopia. HLO also advise clients on IP management, protection and enforcement of IP and technology-related rights, and major deal structuring. These services including, but not limited to:

• Registration, renewal, tracking, handling and prosecution infringement of patent rights, trademarks, trade names, and industrial designs;
• Consulting on availability and eligibility of trademarks and trademark search;
• Responding to objections raised by the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office;
• Recordal of changes in name and address;
• Drafting and advising on assignments, licenses, and IP-related legal agreements;
• Handling oppositions against applications;
• Technology sourcing and transfer agreements (TTA);
• Royalty and franchise arrangements;
• IP right’s litigations.

To set up an appointment, please contact here HLO IP Team.