Our dedicated team of international patent lawyers provide a full range of contentious and non-contentious legal advice.
The technical ability of our dedicated patent lawyers, many of whom are also qualified in science or engineering subjects ensures we are ideally placed to advise in relation to the development, protection and exploitation of patents and know how.This is complemented by our in-depth knowledge of specific industry sectors such as pharmaceutical and biosciences, chemicals, electronics, communications, IT and e-commerce enabling us to provide industry focused legal advice. Our international reach and full service capability ensures we are well placed to advise clients around the world.
The main patent issue for e-commerce businesses is the existence and proliferation of patents on software and business methods. We remain abreast of the legal and other developments in this area, and we regularly advise e-commerce clients on the potential impact on their business of these developments and help them to plan a suitable patent strategy. Our technical focus and expertise enable us to advise on particular patents which could be a threat to a specific business.
Other key services include:
- Advice on patentability of developments made by e-commerce clients
- Review and analysis of patents and patent applications in connection with funding of e-commerce businesses
- Drafting non-disclosure agreements and clauses
- Advising on IP issues in e-commerce contracts, negotiating and drafting IP provisions
- Breach of confidentiality litigation - in particular departing employee/contractor litigation