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IP Law

Protect what you create. Commercialise what you own. Strategic IP counsel covering trade marks, copyright, licensing, assignments, domain disputes and the transactions where intangible value is realised.

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For founders, technology companies, creative businesses and commercial teams managing intellectual property in Malta and the EU.

Maltese architectural and IP vault visual Featured serviceLaunching a brand, platform or creative product? Check ownership, clearance and assignment documents before value becomes visible.
Trade marksBrand strategy, filings, portfolio management and oppositions. CopyrightOwnership, licensing and exploitation of creative and software works. TransactionsAssignments, due diligence and IP-heavy commercial contracts.
Our focus

IP advice that protects competitive advantage and creates commercial value.

Intellectual property is often where commercial value sits: in a brand, a product, software, content, know-how, a design, a database or a licensing model. Sammut Legal helps businesses identify, protect, document and commercialise their IP in a way that supports their broader commercial strategy.

We take a practical, proportionate approach. The aim is to protect what matters most, create commercial certainty and structure licensing arrangements that generate value rather than disputes.

IP law services

IP support from protection to commercialisation

We advise on the full IP lifecycle: identifying rights, protecting brands and works, documenting ownership, licensing value and responding when rights are misused.

Trade Marks
Strategy, clearance, prosecution at Malta IP Office and EUIPO, portfolio management, oppositions and infringement.
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Copyright
Ownership, licensing, assignment, infringement and enforcement, particularly for software, content and creative businesses.
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IP Licensing
Licence agreements, royalty structures, IP clauses in commercial contracts, and licensing models that create value.
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IP Assignments
Transfers in M&A, founder and developer assignments, IP carve-outs, and documents where ownership must be precise.
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Online Enforcement & Domain Disputes
UDRP proceedings, cease-and-desist correspondence, marketplace complaints and proportionate enforcement strategy.
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IP Due Diligence
Focused IP audits for investment rounds, acquisitions and transactions: ownership, gaps, risks and restrictions.
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Why clients instruct us

Malta and EU IP advice aligned with commercial strategy.

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Malta and EU coverage
Registration and enforcement support across the Malta IP Office and EUIPO, with advice that fits the broader EU market.
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Commercial alignment
IP protection should serve business strategy. We build portfolios and licensing structures around commercial footprint and growth plans.
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Transaction-ready
We help confirm ownership, close assignment gaps and structure IP transfers so deals do not stall on intangible assets.
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Proportionate enforcement
Not every infringement warrants litigation. We focus on enforcement strategies proportionate to value, urgency and context.
Boutique advantage

Senior involvement, focused advice and clear next steps.

IP protection is most effective when the legal work stays close to the business model. We keep the advice senior, focused and practical so brands, creative assets, software and licensing structures are protected before value is put at risk.

Partner-ledStrategic points remain close to the partner responsible for the matter.
Malta and EU focusAdvice grounded in local practice and EU-facing regulatory expectations.
Plain-language outputClear documents, clear risk calls and practical options the business can use.
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Need to protect or commercialise IP?

Whether you are launching a brand, licensing software, assigning rights or dealing with infringement, we can help you decide the right next step.

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