Intellectual Property & Information Technology

Exploitation of intellectual property is often the key to the competitive advantage of a business. We advise private and publicly listed companies, government entities and not-for-profit organisations in relation to:

• IP due diligence
• collaborative development projects
• brand protection
• divestment and acquisition of IP
• new media and e-commerce
• licensing of copyright, trademarks, patent protected inventions and know-how
• protection and disclosure of confidential information
• IP issues including advice on copyright, trademarks, designs, circuit layouts and confidential information.

On the technology side, our lawyers are experienced, responsive and alive to the actual requirements of clients operating in the technology and sourcing areas. We have a deep understanding of the challenges involved and how to promote successful outcomes.

Our track record includes complex and business critical work for both customer and vendor side organisations in Australia and around the World. We provide legal and regulatory support for all aspects of technology procurement, sourcing and other commercial arrangements, including:

• preparation and negotiation of a wide range of IT contracts including software development, licensing, distribution, maintenance and support agreements, software as a service agreement, DR service agreements and customer contracts
• structuring, negotiating and implementing technology joint ventures and a variety of sourcing arrangements
• advisory and contentious work arising out of technology and sourcing agreements, including mediation, litigation and arbitration work.