Much of our Technology work is based on copyright. Copyright lies at the heart of all software and unlike many intellectual property (IP) rights exists automatically without registration. Copyright enables software to be licensed, and together with our IP expertise in trade marks, database rights and patents, we can provide expert advice to technology owners. In addition we have in depth knowledge of the IT, manufacturing, and research industries to enable us to provide commercially-focused, responsive and expert advice.
We have many years experience of advising IT and other technology owners on ownership of their rights, appropriate protection strategies both here and in foreign jurisdictions, and how best to exploit the rights, whether that involves reseller, OEM, licensing, development or integration deals.
We also advise businesses on getting websites developed, having appropriate e-commerce terms and data protection audits.
In particular we advise on:
- System supply, integration agreements;
- Hardware, software or technology development agreements;
- Software licensing, OEM agreements;
- Hardware and software reseller and distribution agreements
- Outsourcing of processing and IT functions;
- Technology procurement
- Database management and licensing
- Website contracts and e-commerce terms
- Data protection advice, statements and privacy policies
- MBO’s, MBI’s, acquisitions and disposals for technology companies
- IT and technology disputes including mediation
