Intellectual Property, IT & New Media

The team acts for over fifty IT, telecoms and digital media companies throughout the country.

The team advises clients on software development and licensing projects. We have expertise in dealing with national £m telecoms and IT infrastructure contracts with mobile network aggregators, operators and content providers. ICTIS and OFCOM regulations are key issues for clients.

Recent instructions include advising national clients and SMEs on e-commerce solutions, web design, digital media and data protection contracts in the private and public sectors.

We are recognised for our specialist knowledge in health insurance and e-learning sectors and also for our approach to successfully negotiating joint venture and technology licensing contracts.

The team also specialises in intellectual property (IP) issues including:

Games development contracts;

Trade mark registration and licensing;

Music business;

Brand sponsorship and licensing;

IP licensing;

Domain names;

Technology rights;

Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

For further information about our services, or to make an appointment, please contact
Peter Rawlinson on 0114 266 6660.

Alternatively, please complete an Enquiry Form and a member of the team will contact you.

The IT/IP & New Media team is recommended by The Legal 500. Please click here for further details.