
Infringing someone else’s intellectual property is one of the quickest ways to land your business in legal trouble. Whether it’s using images you found online, repurposing content without permission, or launching a brand name that’s already protected, the risks are high. At Jamieson Law, we help businesses understand what’s off-limits and how to protect themselves from costly claims. From content audits and supplier agreements to trademark searches and licensing advice, we provide practical legal support that keeps you compliant and confident.
Infringement can happen unintentionally. Common triggers include:
To prevent this, we’ll help you conduct proper checks and put safeguards in place — especially when working with third-party creatives or developers. Our team regularly supports clients with copyright in contractor agreements, ensuring clarity on ownership and permissions.
We help you avoid accidental use of protected material through:
Mistakes happen. Whether a team member uploaded an image they found online or your business unknowingly used a protected brand name, we’ll assess the situation and advise on next steps. This includes:
Infringement issues often crop up during rebrands, launches, website overhauls or new product lines. If you’re planning any of these, we can run a full IP audit and flag any red flags before they become a legal issue. We also draft robust NDAs and licensing agreements to protect your own IP while staying clear of others.
Avoiding infringement is about more than avoiding lawsuits, it’s about building a brand that’s legally secure and ethically sound. If you’re unsure where the lines are, we’re here to guide you.
Unique to you, your trade marks help your customers distinguish your business, services and products from those of your competitors. They’re a valuable aspect of your intellectual property because over time, your trade marks will build brand awareness, goodwill and trust in the marketplace. That brand recognition will help you to grow your business, so it’s important to get it right.
Copyright provides the creator with rights over their work so that they can control how, when and where their assets are used. It prevents others from taking your ideas and using them as their own.
In the UK, copyright protection exists as soon as you create something original that physically expresses your original idea.
Whatever support you need to scale and grow, we’re right here. We’re proud to be your legal partner, ready to roll up our sleeves and help. If we sound like the right partner for your business, get in touch and let’s chat.
UK Office
Hudson House Business Centre, Hudson House, 8 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3QB
Ireland Office
9 The Old Golf Links, Malahide, Dublin, K36 AX66
*We’re regulated by the Law Society of Scotland and our Irish firm is regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. This doesn’t mean we can only advise Scottish or Irish clients – we work with clients across the UK and Ireland on business and brand protection matters. We do not deal with matters surrounding disputes and litigation. We are qualified in English, Scots and Irish law. We can also advise on New York and California law*