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TECHNOLOGY runs our lives – from the software used on PCs, to smart phones, cars (now akin to computers on wheels), AI…you think of it, and chances are we’re 100% reliant on it.
Any business operating in the technology sector needs specialist legal advice: the technology law expertise provided by Wilson Browne Solicitors broadly covers hardware and software technology, as well as AI.
But what, in detail, does this cover? Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of agreements; support with risk analysis and reporting – all designed to deliver pragmatic legal solutions that limit exposure to risks, enabling smooth operations and driving growth.
Recent addition to the growing team, Associate Chimwemwe (“Chim”) Ntata, is spearheading the provision of specialist advice in technology law contracts and AI, general commercial contracts and data protection.
As part of the Corporate & Commercial team, she supports parties including advanced engineers, software engineers, directors, in-house lawyers and procurement managers within businesses ranging from SMEs to large corporations, across many sectors.
Hardware Technology
The team assists with manufacturing agreements for your innovative hardware products to protect your intellectual property, limit your liability, and strengthen your business relationships.
They can negotiate legally compliant distribution agreements that protect exclusivity rights and limit your liability to customers as a distributor, or protect your intellectual property if you are a manufacturer.
Whether a manufacturer, distributor or customer, the team can help negotiate your terms and conditions for the supply of hardware products to help you scale your business, protect your IP and comply with legislative requirements.
For hardware products integrated with electronics and embedded software, they ensure the rights and obligations for parties involved are clearly stated in the contract to minimise potential disputes.
Software Technology
Cloud computing services like SaaS, PaaS and IaaS reduce operation costs significantly, yet they pose serious legal, regulatory and security risks, so it’s crucial to review your cloud computing contracts to minimise these risks, helping you to maintain trust with customers.
Software development contracts require careful consideration of many complex issues depending on your adopted development model – another area they can support, along with terms of software licensing agreements and aspects of E-Commerce.
Artificial Intelligence
Advice on AI centres on AI contracts and general AI policies to govern their development, use and deployment in your organisation, considering aspects of AI regulation, risk, governance and ethics. The team can negotiate your AI contracts and develop your policies to ensure they are aligned with the AI principles to reduce potential AI harms.
When it comes to getting expert legal advice on technology matters, you can’t afford to be a Luddite! Contact the team on 0800 088 6004 for a free, confidential, no-obligation initial chat.
