We advise on all types of intellectual property and a broad range of technology matters.
Non-contentious IP
We can assist you in shaping a coherent strategy to protect (and enforce, if necessary) your IP and reduce the scope for disputes. Our expertise includes IP protection and enforcement (including trade marks, copyright, patents, design rights, database rights and confidential information); trade mark filing and portfolio management; brand development; domain names; IP licensing and assignment; co-existence agreements.
Our expertise in GDPR and data protection is set out on our ESG, Compliance & Investigations page.
Contentious IP
In the event of a challenge or dispute relating to IP, we also advise on IP infringement (including registered trade marks, passing off, copyright, patents, design rights, database rights, data protection and confidential information); domain name disputes; IP ownership disputes; opposition, invalidity and revocation proceedings.
Technology
Our technology expertise includes software licensing; software as a service and cloud computing; reseller, distribution and systems integrator agreements; support and maintenance agreements; service level agreements (SLAs); e-commerce, including website terms and policies; use of cookies; escrow arrangements and NDAs; data protection, privacy and electronic marketing; social media use and policies; government IT and telecoms frameworks.
We also handle IT and communications outsourcing.
Our IP & Technology team is Jan Bingham, Sian Bussy, Chris Crane, Jonathan Heskia, Tom Hine, Gina Lodge, David Meredith, Jeremy Morton, Dan Pearce, Andy Poulton and Andrew Tibber.
You can initiate a discussion about instructing us by contacting any partner directly, or by using the main office contact details at the bottom of the page if you prefer.
