Intellectual Property
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive intellectual property services, including the registration of trademarks, patents, and designs within Malta and the EU. Their expertise encompasses conducting thorough searches in local databases, drafting and negotiating agreements such as confidentiality, development, distribution, technology transfer, licensing, and joint ventures for both domestic and international clients. Additionally, they provide counsel on copyright protection and manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications across various technologies. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide, covering sectors like mechanical, electrical, computer, medical devices, consumer products, chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. As registered trademark agents in Malta, EU trademark attorneys, and European patent attorneys, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates is well-equipped to protect and enforce clients' intellectual property rights.
Business
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive intellectual property services tailored to protect and enhance clients' business assets. Their expertise encompasses the registration of trademarks, patents, and designs within Malta, as well as EU-wide trademark protection. The firm conducts thorough searches in local databases and registers for trademarks, designs, and patents. They excel in negotiating and drafting agreements such as confidentiality, development, distribution, technology transfer, licensing, and joint ventures for both domestic and international entities. Additionally, they provide guidance on copyright protection and manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications across various technologies. Their client portfolio spans individuals, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide, covering diverse sectors including mechanical, electrical, computer, medical devices, consumer products, chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. As registered trademark agents in Malta, EU trademark attorneys, and European patent attorneys, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates ensures robust protection and strategic management of intellectual property rights for their clients.
Banking & Finance
Chetcuti Cauchi's Banking & Finance practice offers comprehensive legal services to banks and financial institutions, focusing on bank regulation, licensing, and operational matters. The firm provides expertise in online financial services, including internet banking and online payment systems. They assist corporations with banking and finance transactions aimed at business growth, offering guidance on syndicated loans, bank lending, acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, asset finance, Islamic finance, and financial services regulation. Their multidisciplinary team delivers commercially aware advice, ensuring clients' complex transactions are managed by seasoned professionals.
Corporate & Commercial
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates' Corporate & Commercial practice offers comprehensive legal services encompassing company formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation. The firm's expertise extends to corporate compliance, restructuring, and the drafting of international contracts, ensuring clients' business operations align with Maltese corporate law. By integrating legal, tax, and corporate services, Chetcuti Cauchi provides tailored solutions that address the unique needs of management, investors, and entrepreneurs, facilitating efficient and compliant business operations in Malta.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Intellectual Property Law Firm, Malta, offers comprehensive legal support in the Media, Technology and Telecoms sector, advising clients on a wide range of regulatory and commercial matters that impact these fast-evolving industries. The firm assists media companies, technology innovators and telecoms operators in navigating intellectual property rights, licensing, content distribution, data protection compliance and digital platform regulations. Their team is adept at drafting and negotiating contracts, managing commercial risks, and providing strategic guidance on compliance with EU and Maltese laws governing digital communications and media services. Clients benefit from their deep understanding of sector-specific challenges and their ability to resolve complex disputes, protect innovative products and secure market advantage in a competitive digital landscape.
Private Client
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates' Private Client practice offers comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and their advisors, focusing on estate planning, tax planning, succession planning, immigration, and residency and citizenship planning. The firm assists clients in structuring and protecting their wealth through tailored solutions, including the establishment of trusts and foundations, asset protection structures, and fiduciary services. Additionally, they provide guidance on the acquisition and management of high-value assets such as aircraft, super yachts, and art. Their integrated approach ensures that clients' personal and commercial objectives are met with precision and confidentiality.
Immigration
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive immigration services tailored to entrepreneurs, investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and retirees seeking Maltese residence or citizenship. Their expertise encompasses various programs, including the Malta Permanent Residence Programme, the Malta Nomad Residence Permit, and the Malta Global Residence Programme. The firm provides end-to-end process management, ensuring clients receive personalized assistance throughout their application and relocation journey. With a multilingual team experienced in handling diverse nationalities, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates delivers holistic solutions that integrate immigration, tax, legal, and corporate services to meet the unique needs of each client.
Employment & Labor
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates' Employment & Labour Law practice offers comprehensive support to business clients, addressing a wide range of employment and labour law issues. Their services include drafting and negotiating employment and service agreements, developing human resources policies on discrimination and wrongful discharge, assisting with recruitment and work permit applications, and providing training on HR legal matters. The firm also represents clients in litigation before the Industrial Tribunal and Civil Courts, ensuring businesses operate smoothly and within legal boundaries.
Real Estate
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in the real estate sector, assisting clients with property transactions, development projects, and related legal matters. Their expertise encompasses advising on property acquisitions and sales, drafting and reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with Maltese property laws and regulations. The firm provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of clients, facilitating smooth and legally sound real estate transactions.
Lawsuits & Disputes
The Intellectual Property Law Firm, Malta, provides comprehensive representation in lawsuits and disputes relating to intellectual property, guiding clients through the complexities of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm's team expertly handles contentious matters involving trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets, ensuring clients’ rights are vigorously defended before both the Maltese Courts and relevant administrative authorities. With a strategic approach grounded in technical knowledge and practical experience, the firm assists local and international clients at every stage of the dispute process, from pre-litigation negotiation to post-judgment enforcement, aiming to secure effective and commercially viable outcomes in even the most challenging cases.
Consumer Rights
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive consumer rights services, assisting clients in safeguarding their interests against unfair trade practices and ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws. The firm's expertise includes advising on consumer contracts, addressing product liability issues, and representing clients in disputes related to misleading advertising or defective products. By staying abreast of evolving consumer legislation, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates provides tailored solutions to protect consumer rights effectively.
Civil & Human Rights
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive services in the field of intellectual property law, assisting clients with the registration of trademarks, patents, and designs within Malta, as well as providing protection for trademarks across the European Union. Their expertise includes conducting thorough searches in local databases and registers, negotiating and drafting agreements such as confidentiality, development, distribution, technology transfer, licensing, and joint ventures for both domestic and foreign entities. Additionally, they advise on copyright protection and handle the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications across various technologies. The firm's clientele encompasses individuals, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide, covering diverse sectors including mechanical, electrical, computer, medical devices, consumer products, chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates are registered trademark agents in Malta, as well as registered EU trademark attorneys and EPO European patent attorneys.
