Copyright Litigation Services
When your original work is copied without permission, the damage can be immediate – lost licensing income, undercut sales and a diluted reputation. Panoramix IP helps you enforce your copyright and defend against claims, with an in-house team that handles the strategy, the correspondence and the litigation, so you can protect the work you’ve created.
From software and website content to designs, photographs, music and written material, we help you assert your rights firmly and proportionately – and, where you are on the receiving end of a claim, we help you respond with a clear head and a clear plan.
• Enforcement and defence handled in-house, from letters to trial
• Clear, commercial advice on the strength of your position before you commit
• Strategy built around settlement, damages or injunctions – whatever fits your goals
Click below or call us on 01522 712 433 to discuss your copyright dispute.
Copyright Litigation Experts: Here To Help
Our IP lawyers support you throughout a copyright dispute – whether you are enforcing your rights or defending a claim – giving you clarity on your position and a route to the outcome you want.
Here’s what we help with:
• Assessing ownership, subsistence and infringement of copyright
• Cease and desist letters and pre-action correspondence
• Claims for injunctions, damages and account of profits
• Defending copyright infringement claims and negotiating settlements
• Proceedings in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) and High Court
• Licensing and settlement agreements to resolve disputes commercially
• Advice on secondary infringement, online content and takedowns
Our Copyright Litigation Process
If you’re facing a copyright dispute, here’s how it works with Panoramix IP:
• We have a quick call to understand the work, the alleged copying and what you want to achieve
• We assess ownership and subsistence – confirming you hold enforceable rights, or testing the claim against you
• We advise on the strengths, weaknesses, likely costs and realistic outcomes
• We open pre-action correspondence, following the relevant pre-action protocol
• We negotiate settlement, undertakings or a licence where that serves your interests
• We issue and run proceedings in IPEC or the High Court where litigation is the right call
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Enforcing Your Copyright
Copyright protects original works – including literary, artistic, musical and software works – automatically from the moment they are created, with no need for registration. That makes it a powerful right, but proving ownership, subsistence and copying requires care.
We help you build the evidential picture, establish the chain of title and pursue infringers through the most effective route, whether that is firm correspondence, a negotiated licence, or court proceedings seeking an injunction, damages or an account of the infringer’s profits.
Defending a Copyright Claim
Receiving a copyright claim can be alarming, particularly where the allegation is exaggerated or the other side’s ownership is unclear. A measured, well-advised response is almost always better than an immediate concession or an ill-judged fight.
We assess the merits quickly, identify any defences – such as independent creation, licence, or one of the statutory exceptions – and advise on the most cost-effective way to resolve matters. Many claims settle on sensible terms once the strengths and weaknesses are properly understood on both sides.
Speak to our team on 01522 712 433 or email info@panoramixip.co.uk to get started.
FAQs
Do I need to register copyright to sue for infringement?
No. In the UK copyright arises automatically when a qualifying original work is created and recorded, and there is no register to join. The practical challenge is proving you own the work and when it was created, so keeping dated records, drafts and contracts is valuable. We can help you put that evidence in order.
How do I prove someone has copied my work?
You generally need to show that your work is original, that copyright subsists, that you own it, and that the other party copied a substantial part – which can be a qualitative rather than purely quantitative test. Access to your work plus close similarity is often key evidence. We assess the strength of that picture before you commit to action.
What can I claim if my copyright has been infringed?
Remedies can include an injunction to stop further copyright infringement, damages or an account of the infringer’s profits, delivery up or destruction of infringing items, and in some cases additional damages for flagrant infringement. We advise on which remedies are realistic and worthwhile in your case.
Which court hears copyright cases?
Many copyright disputes are well suited to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), which has capped recoverable costs and a streamlined procedure that makes it accessible for smaller and medium-sized claims. Larger or more complex cases may proceed in the High Court. We advise on the most appropriate and proportionate forum.
Someone has sent me a copyright claim - what should I do?
Do not ignore it, but do not rush to concede either. Preserve relevant material, avoid further use of the disputed work if that risk is material, and take advice before responding. We can quickly assess whether the claim is well founded and help you respond in a way that protects your position.
Can copyright disputes be settled without going to court?
Yes, and most are. Pre-action correspondence, negotiation, mediation and licensing frequently resolve matters without a trial. Litigation remains available where settlement is not possible or where an injunction is needed urgently, but we always weigh the commercial cost and benefit first.
How much does copyright litigation cost?
It varies widely depending on the complexity of the dispute, the court involved and how far the matter runs. IPEC’s costs regime helps keep exposure predictable for many claims. We will give you a clear view of likely costs and the range of outcomes before you decide how to proceed. Contact us for tailored guidance.
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Our Case Studies
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