Deborah Niven
Partner & Head of Intellectual Property @Flint Bishop
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Partner & Head of Intellectual Property @Flint Bishop
Partner & Head of Intellectual PropertyI lead the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, advising businesses and entrepreneurs on intellectual property protection, commercial IP strategy and the licensing and exploitation of IP rights.My work includes advising on:• Trademark protection and brand strategy• Copyright and design rights advice• Intellectual property audits and IP portfolio management• IP licensing and brand licensing agreements• Software and technology licensing agreements• Collaboration and development agreements involving intellectual property• Patent exploitation and commercialisation agreements• Protection of confidential information and trade secrets• Data protection and GDPR advice relating to IP and technology businessesI regularly work alongside patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and accountants whose clients require specialist advice from an intellectual property lawyer where IP protection, licensing or disputes arise.
EDUCATION
The University of Sheffield
LPC, Legal Practice Course
University of Bristol
Post Graduate Diploma, Intellectual Property Law and Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
LLB, Law
SKILLS
ABOUT DEBORAH NIVEN
I am a Partner and Head of Intellectual Property at Flint Bishop, advising businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators on how to protect, manage and commercially exploit their intellectual property.As an intellectual property lawyer, I work with organisations whose ideas, brands, technology and creative work are central to their success. For many businesses, intellectual property is one of their most valuable assets. Whether it is a brand, product design, creative work, technology or confidential know-how, I help ensure the right protections and agreements are in place so those ideas can grow into successful businesses.My work spans the full lifecycle of intellectual property. I advise on brand protection, trademark strategy, copyright and design rights, as well as the commercialisation of IP through licensing, collaboration agreements and other commercial arrangements.Clients value clear, commercially focused advice that avoids unnecessary legal jargon. My approach is practical and straightforward, helping businesses make confident decisions about protecting and exploiting their intellectual property.I work with a wide range of clients, from established businesses through to entrepreneurs developing new products and brands, particularly within technology, manufacturing and retail sectors.Alongside my client work, I regularly present seminars on intellectual property and brand protection. I have delivered talks for organisations including UK Trade and Investment, Business Link, the Yorkshire Association of Business Angels and CIMA.I also work closely with patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and accountants whose clients require specialist advice where intellectual property issues overlap with commercial agreements or become contentious.I qualified as a solicitor in and have specialised in intellectual property law since 2002.If you would like to discuss protecting or commercialising your intellectual property, I would always welcome a conversation. D••••••••@FlintBishop.co.uk | 01•••••••62
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