Technology
The technology sub-sectors we most commonly deal with are:
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IT
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Biotechnology
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Industrial design and engineering
We have operated extensively alongisde the IT sector, with our clients being drawn from the ranks of both major providers and users of technological solutions. Likewise, we are very proud to represent a number of leading Australian biotechnology companies both as product suppliers and holders of valuable IP.
The sorts of matters we have dealt with for clients in these sub-sectors include a range of IP commercialisation and strategy issues, including licensing and assignment of patents, software licensing, web design agreements, website terms and conditions and related privacy policies.
In relation to Information Technology more specifically, we understand that it is an integral part of today’s business environment. We are well qualified to provide a comprehensive range of practical services to assist clients to help you maximise technological benefits.
As both providers and customers, our IT clients require a legal services provider experienced in identifying and protecting issues unique to the opposing sides of any deal. We have experience in acting in a broad range of technology deals from the perspective of both a vendor and purchaser.
We can assist you with a range of IT and e-commerce matters, including:
- Technology Contracts including drafting and negotiating contracts for the acquisition, licensing, development, integration, maintenance and support of technology, outsourcing and facilities management agreements, website design and development agreements, escrow agreements, software end user licence terms, service level agreements, confidentiality agreements, subcontractor agreements and a range of Internet related agreements.
- Commercialisation Strategies including devising intellectual property and risk management plans.
- IP Advisory including advising on e-commerce patent issues, copyright, moral rights, trade marks, confidentiality issues affecting software and other related technology.
- Procurement Strategies including drafting RFTs and Statements of Requirements.
- Contract Management including advising on contract management and performance issues.
- Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures including advising on appropriate ‘partnering’ structures and drafting appropriate shareholders’ and alliance agreements.
- e-Commerce law including regulation and compliance issues arising around Internet transactions, spam, domain name disputes and privacy.
To find out more, please contact us.