It’s estimated that two-thirds of the value in large businesses can be traced to intangible assets. However, for many businesses, intellectual property (IP) remains a grey area. At Shipley IP, we enable our clients to see it in black and white. We specialise in IP strategy and management, providing the advice and legal frameworks for business to maximize the value of their IP. IP is born from the expression of an idea, whether that is an invention, a design, the name of a business, or your unique know-how. IP can be owned, bought and sold. It is likely to be your company’s most valuable asset. In developing an IP strategy we help you Identify the flow of IP into and out of your business, Protecting, Commercialising and Defending it to enable you to maximise its worth. From copyright to patents; licensing to sale; commercial negotiation to litigation, we have the expertise to help. Shipley IP empowers businesses to turn intangible assets into real value for your business. Whether you are seeking investment, expanding operations or preparing for sale, IP could be your most valuable asset. Know-how is our most valuable asset. We’ll make sure it's yours too. We value the people behind the business and believe providing a quality service means engaging with them. We'll meet, discuss your needs and when you decide what you need, we deliver solutions with no surprises.