Intellectual Property | Trade Mark, Patent and Copyright Registration in Malta
In an ever increasing knowledge driven business, Intellectual Property (IP) is a paramount consideration in today's global business environment. Our legal team are well versed in IP protection including the registration of trademarks, patents and designs. In today’s environment brand and brand image a paramount to a company’s growth and in this light we also advise on IP registration at a European level. We advise clients on how best to identify, register, and protect their intellectual property rights, and prepare and process applications for patenting and trademarking. We can guide you throughout the registration process including drafting of licensing contracts and joint ventures agreements.
Our firm’s services within this field include advice and guidance through all aspects of IP strategy, protection, exploitation and enforcement of IP rights. We offer and assist clients in the:
- Registration of trademarks, patents and designs within the jurisdiction of Malta, as well as protection of trademarks within the EU;
- Trademark design and patent searches in local databases and registers;
- Negotiating and drafting of confidentiality, development, distribution, technology transfer, licensing and joint venture agreements for domestic and foreign entities;
- Tendering advice on copyright protection as well as the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications in all technologies.
Our clients benefit from our comprehensive breath of expertise which encapsulates a client-oriented, cost-effective, practical, as well as flawless IP legal service.
Our firm also provides intellectual property practice also works closely with our corporate services department to provide comprehensive solutions to companies seeking to protect their intellectual property business. Intellectual property companies in Malta benefit from an effective rate of tax of five percent (in the case of active IP companies), to ten percent (in the case of passive IP income).