Innovative ideas, disruptive technologies, and new digital business models are transforming entire markets, industries, and societies across national boundaries. We understand the legal challenges involved and offer you comprehensive advice in the field of information technology as well as the protection and utilisation of intellectual property.
Cutting-edge concepts, disruptive technologies, and new digital business models are reshaping entire markets, industries, and societies across national boundaries. We grasp the legal challenges involved and provide you with comprehensive advice in the field of information technology, as well as the protection and utilisation of intellectual property.
Information technology and cybersecurity
The digital transformation stands as the defining megatrend of our era. Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, Big Data, Blockchain, and the swift evolution of digital communication and networking present companies across all sectors with unparalleled opportunities and market access. This hinges on the presence of fitting legal frameworks and the secure exchange of data, both domestically and internationally.
Our approach
Our proficiency in navigating the intricacies of digitisation has been honed through numerous successful projects with clients of diverse company sizes and industries. As our client, you reap the benefits of this invaluable knowledge.
In the realm of IT and cybersecurity, we provide the following services:
Contracting drafting and rights of use and licences: the legal services encompass comprehensive structuring and design of contracts, addressing various facets of IT, including hardware, software development, open-source software, licensing, maintenance, systems integration, hosting services, service level agreements, and support and distribution. This extends to drafting, reviewing, and optimising contracts for IT products and services, along with providing support for contract management. Additionally, expertise in drafting End User License Agreements (EULA) and general terms and conditions enhances the legal framework surrounding IT contracts, ensuring robust legal structures and adherence to best practices in the field.
Cloud computing: legal services encompass the full spectrum of cloud computing, encompassing the drafting and negotiation of agreements, formulating data processing agreements, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and offering legal counsel on migration, vendor selection, and compliance audits. Additionally, we provide training on contractual and data protection facets related to cloud services.
Outsourcing and e-commerce: the services offered in outsourcing encompass comprehensive consulting and support throughout all phases of projects, including expert guidance on industry-specific regulatory requirements. The assistance extends to negotiating outsourcing contracts, including with e-commerce and m-commerce service providers. The legal support extends to the design and implementation of e-commerce projects. This includes preparing terms and conditions for online sales/licensing, crafting necessary legal documentation on personal data protection, managing legal and compliance aspects, offering consulting on regulatory compliance, and providing legal advice on content management.
Data protection and cybersecurity: data protection and privacy services encompass conducting application gap analyses on data protection and cybersecurity regulations, formulating and maintaining privacy and cybersecurity management systems, enhancement and management of personal data, assuming the role of Data Protection Officers, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), offering client support in assessing and managing data breaches, data protection and cyber incident responses and litigations. We also advise and consult on cyber insurance, and other ways to minimise your cyber risks.
Intellectual Property
Inherently valuable yet intangible, intellectual property rights are as varied as our clients. A captivating challenge lies in collaboratively safeguarding your ideas and products. This protection is essential for securing the foundation of your entrepreneurial endeavours, allowing you to concentrate on contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities.
Our approach
Safeguarding our clients' creative intellectual accomplishments, encompassing trademarks, copyrights, patents, and expertise, holds a pivotal role and frequently serves as the key to entrepreneurial success. Backed by profound industry knowledge, our experts are well-equipped to offer optimal support across the spectrum of securing and leveraging intellectual property rights, as well as your expertise.
In the area of intellectual property (IP), we offer the following services:
Protection and exploitation of intellectual property: we offer comprehensive legal guidance encompassing the protection and exploitation of intellectual property, with a specific emphasis on expertise protection. Our services include the development of strategic approaches to intellectual property, management of intellectual property portfolios (covering patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs), formulation, contractual design, and implementation of intellectual property licensing models. Additionally, we provide legal advice on contemporary challenges in the intellectual property realm, with a focus on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and big data, domain law, and R&D contracts. Our seasoned experts bring extensive industry knowledge to ensure optimal support in securing and leveraging intellectual property rights.
Brands and designs: we provide legal counsel and representation in all aspects of trademark and design law, focusing on safeguarding corporate trademarks. Our services encompass both national and international trademark and design applications, including thorough examinations of protectability and legal representation throughout the application process. We handle trademark administration tasks such as protection renewal, extension, and new applications in response to trademark development. Our expertise extends to trademark defence, offering legal representation in disputes related to trademarks and unfair competition. Additionally, we offer comprehensive legal guidance on the transfer and licensing of trademarks.
Copyright and personal rights: we provide thorough legal guidance on all aspects of copyright law, with a specific focus on issues related to software development and distribution, as well as other IT law matters. Our expertise extends to providing legal advice on social media marketing, emphasizing the protection of rights associated with one's name and image.
Patent law: we offer extensive legal counsel regarding the assignment and licensing of patents and utility models. Our services include collaborative efforts with seasoned patent attorneys for national and international patent and utility model applications. Additionally, we provide legal guidance on issues related to patent and utility model infringement.
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