Commercial Agreements for Stronger IP Protection

Commercial Agreements for Stronger IP Protection

Protect your IP and maximise its full value with agreements built for clarity, compliance, and growth.

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Risk Reduction

Prevent costly disputes by ensuring every agreement is clear, compliant, and enforceable.

Commercial Value

Structure licences and contracts to strengthen the long-term value of your IP.

Operational Clarity

Maintain transparency of ownership, obligations, and rights across all stakeholders.

From Legal Frameworks to Commercial Advantage

Licences and contracts are where IP rights are turned into revenue, partnerships, and market expansion. Poorly drafted or unmanaged agreements may impede business development, compromise the protection of your rights, or result in legal disputes.

Abion’s legal experts draft, review, and manage your IP agreements so they support your business goals, whether you are turning assets into value, collaborating with partners, or ensuring smooth transfers of ownership.

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Built for Results

At Abion, we blend legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver contracts that drive long-term value. From drafting to enforcement, we cover all major IP types and jurisdictions. Our expertise includes: 

 

 

Coexistence & settlement agreements

Coexistence & settlement agreements

Resolving disputes and clarifying rights to avoid conflicts.

 

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Assignments

Securing smooth, enforceable transfers of ownership.

 

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Licensing & franchising

Drafting and reviewing licensing, franchising, and brand licensing agreements.

 

Contract reviews

Contract reviews

Ensuring compliance, enforceability, and commercial alignment.

 

Manage All Your IP in One Place

Abion Core centralises agreements, renewals, and IP assets, giving you full control and visibility across your portfolio.

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Use Cases

When Commercial Agreements Matter Most

Generate Revenue

Turn IP assets into income streams.

Strengthen Partnerships

Ensure agreements are clear and enforceable.

Resolve Disputes

Use coexistence agreements to resolve conflicts without litigation.

Transfer Ownership

Smoothly assign rights in M&A, restructurings, or exits.

Manage Portfolios

Keep contracts updated and obligations tracked.

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Commercial Agreements and IP Contract Management

Commercial agreements are essential for turning intellectual property rights into business value. These contracts define how IP can be used, shared, licensed, or transferred, and ensure that ownership, rights, and obligations are clear.

Key types of IP agreements include:

  • Licensing agreements (trademark licensing, brand licensing, franchising) that generate revenue and expand market reach.
  • Assignment agreements that transfer ownership of IP rights in mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.
  • Coexistence and settlement agreements that help avoid conflicts and resolve disputes without litigation.
  • Contract reviews to confirm enforceability, compliance, and commercial alignment across jurisdictions.

 

Effective IP contract management minimizes the risk of costly disputes and strengthens long-term business strategy. Poorly drafted or unmanaged agreements can weaken rights, limit growth, or cause loss of value. Proper management ensures contracts are enforceable, up to date, and adapted for local legal requirements.

Whether dealing with patents, trademarks, domain names, or copyright, a strong approach to commercial agreements safeguards intellectual property, creates income streams, and supports international expansion. 

FAQ about Commercial Agreements

Yes. All agreements can be stored, tracked, and managed in Abion Core with renewal and deadline reminders.

Yes. We work across most jurisdictions and adapt contracts for local requirements.

Licensing (commercial, brand, franchising), assignments, coexistence and settlement agreements, and contract reviews.

No. We also review existing agreements, identify risks, and recommend amendments to strengthen your position.

Poorly managed agreements can compromise the protection of your rights, create disputes, or lead to loss of value. Proactive management ensures clarity, compliance, and alignment with business goals.

Licensing agreements define how intellectual property is used, shared, or commercialised by third parties. They turn intangible rights into tangible revenue streams while setting clear boundaries.

Connected Services

Legal Consultancy

Turn legal complexity into business clarity. Our consultants transform risks into strategies that strengthen and safeguard your IP portfolio.

IP Due Diligence

Spot risks before they become obstacles. We assess ownership, validity, and conflicts so you can make informed, secure business decisions.

Brand Protection

Keep threats from damaging your brand. We monitor, enforce, and defend your rights across markets, domains, and digital platforms.

Domain Management

Your digital presence is part of your IP. We secure, manage, and align domains with your brand strategy to prevent abuse and ensure control.

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