Commercial, IP and IT
We draft and negotiate commercial agreements of all types, and at various stages in the supply chain, to achieve our clients' objectives. We also help ensure compliance with competition law.
We have particular expertise in the field of intellectual property (IP), from registering trade marks to advising on copyright issues, and are recognised by both Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession and The Legal 500. We help our clients secure, protect and exploit their intellectual property rights, both in this country and overseas. We also represent clients in the media world on rights acquisition and exploitation via traditional and interactive platforms.
Our team is very experienced in advising on commercial issues in the IT field where we work with hardware manufacturers, software houses, telecommunications suppliers and their customers. We also act for businesses which are purchasing or outsourcing their IT systems, to ensure that their needs are met. Our services range from software licensing to website issues such as defamation and domain name disputes.
Commercial, IP and IT services at a glance:
- advertising and sponsorship agreements
- agreements for software development and licensing
- confidentiality (non-disclosure agreements)
- data protection, privacy and freedom of information
- distribution and agency agreements
- e-commerce issues
- franchise agreements
- manufacturing and supply agreements
- OEM agreements
- outsourcing agreements
- publishing and media agreements
- rights acquisition and licensing
- standard terms and conditions of trading
- trade marks and designs