Intellectual property rights are valuable intangible assets whilst high quality information technology and communication systems are critical in all areas of business.  Our Intellectual Property and Technology team advise both technology and non-technology companies on strategies on enable your IP assets to be fully protected and exploited and to capitalize on your IT.

We handle transactions, disputes and strategy relating to trade marks, patents, copyright, design, data and privacy, internet commerce and technology dispute resolution.

Our key areas of expertise include:

• Trade mark and patent litigation
• Copyright and design right
• Domain name disputes
• Licensing technology, content, and trademarks
• Franchising
• Data protection, confidentiality and privacy
• Software development, licensing, supply and procurement
• Joint-ventures and strategic alliances
• Distribution, agency and seller agreements
• Data protection
• Online terms and conditions

Paul Spring
Adam Curry
Chris Guy
Emma Hunt
Kathryn Walls
Richard Craig