Services

  • Techlaw are the go to experts when it comes to drafting, advice and negotiation on software licensing and development contracts. Whether you are dealing with ‘off the shelf’ cloud based platforms or large, complex and bespoke projects, rest assured we know our way around both the tech and the law.

  • Techlaw have decades of experience handling everything from low value claims to complex, high value disputes including:

    • Software disputes - arising under software development and licensing agreements

    • IP disputes - for copyright, TM and design right infringements

    • Fintech disputes - in a world increasingly reliant on fintech solutions, Techlaw have the knowledge and expertise to unravel and resolve any dispute, however complex

    • AI disputes - whether you have a dispute with your AI supplier, the user of your AI products or a third party - we have your back!

    • Data breach claims - a claims culture to pursue compensation claims for actual (or alleged) data breaches is growing

    • Website Take Downs - via domain registrars such as Nominet, WIPO or ADR Forum

    If you find yourself needing to bring or defend a claim of any kind, whether against a consumer or another business, the Techlaw team are here to find the best, and most cost effective, solution!

  • Protecting your own Intellectual Property is key. Likewise, knowing if and how to challenge any claim that you have breached someone else's IP rights! Techlaw can help you to:

    • Register trade marks in the UK and beyond

    • Bring or defend a claim for trade mark infringement (‘or passing off’)

    • Bring or defend copyright, software licensing or other IP disputes

    • Take down ‘rogue’ websites that infringe of your IP

    If you need any help with the above, or any other IP issues, make sure to get in touch.

  • Our team have been regularly advising businesses on data protection issues ever since the introduction of the GDPR in 2018. Techlaw are here to help you by:

    • Ensuring your Privacy, Cookies and Data Processing Agreements are up to scratch.

    • Clarifying your obligations under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018;

    • Providing a full analysis of your personal data collection, processing and storage practices and procedures internally and with your suppliers;

    • Reviewing and drafting privacy policies

    • Reviewing and drafting any other business to business agreements, to ensure compliance with the GDPR

    • Assisting with any disputes or claims where a ‘data breach’ has occured (or alleged)

    Given the ICO’s powers to issue significant fines for ‘getting it wrong’ it has never been more important to ensure that you are fully compliant with all UK and international regulations such as the GPDR, DPA and PECR. If you are in any doubt, our team at Techlaw are here to help!

  • AI tools are now being readily used by businesses and consumers for a wide range of purposes. Whether you are supplying or using these tools, the implications for your business could involve:

    • GDPR. It is important to ensure that any AI tools are complying with GDPR or equivalent regulations. Potential fines for non-compliance are significant.

    • AI Regulations. The EU AI Act is already in force and other jurisdictions (including the UK) are likely to follow. Again, the potential fines for non-compliance are significant.

    • Copyright disputes. AI tools trained on large datasets could be infringing IP rights. Care is required when supplying or using AI tools, and you may want to challenge any AI providers that are unlawfully processing your/your client’s data.

    • Trade Mark disputes. Are your marketing team enabling AI powered tools on Ad Platforms such as Google or Meta Ads? Care is needed to avoid inadvertently finding yourself at the wrong side of a TM infringement claim.

    • Recruitment. Using AI tools can be tempting but presents a risk of breaching the Equality Act.

    • Terms & Conditions. Ensure your rights and interests in relation to any AI tools that you are using (or supplying) are not only understand, but well protected.

    The scope for using or supplying AI tools to develop your business is huge, but so are the consequences of ‘getting it wrong’! If in doubt, make sure to contact the Techlaw team.