IT and IP

Our IT & IP Team advises both suppliers and users of technology goods and services in the public and private sectors, from start ups to multinational companies.  Our services include negotiating, drafting and providing regulatory advice on technology commercial transactions, e- and mobile commerce including website policies and terms and conditions, media and entertainment content licensing, telco and ISP agreements,  data protection, cloud computing, system procurement and integration and the exploitation of intellectual property rights.

The experience of our Team includes several years as in-house Lawyers for multinational software and hardware companies on both sides of the Atlantic.  This provides intimate knowledge of UK, EU and US legal requirements for sale and use of technology goods, IP protection, revenue recognition and GAAP, data protection and privacy policies and export restrictions.

We have particular experience in large and complex outsourcing, software licensing transactions, interactive entertainment, bespoke software development and consulting services with large corporate multinational companies.

We also advise on protection of IP rights including copyrights, trade marks and trade secrets.  We act for brand owners and users of IP rights in their exploitation through brand licensing, franchising, sponsorship, merchandising and endorsement, particularly in the fashion and sports industries.

Our areas of expertise include the following:

• Outsourcing
• Software, technology and know-how licensing
• Software development
• Consulting and maintenance services
• E-commerce and website terms and conditions
• Cloud computing issues
• Hardware procurement
• Training
• Service level agreements
• Distributor and agency agreements
• Data protection and privacy
• Systems integration
• Franchising
• Brand licensing
• Sponsorship, merchandising and endorsement agreements
• IP protection and enforcement including copyrights, trade marks, trade secrets and domain names

Our advisers can give advice on UK, US, Cyprus and EU law and policy regulating transactions.  In addition, where projects have an element requiring legal advice outside these countries, Healys can call upon a seamless network of worldwide legal experts to assist.