Intellectual Property and Information Technology (IP/IT)
Ashfords' strong and experienced team of Intellectual Property (IP) and Information Technology (IT) experts know how to protect, defend and help you exploit your IP and IT assets. You will receive commercially sound advice - we deliver common sense as well as technical expertise.
- Brands and trade marks;
- IT procurement and tendering advice, including compliance with OJEU rules;
- E-business: Website design, development and hosting, content licensing, linking agreements, website terms and conditions, and privacy policies;
- Bespoke software development, escrow agreements, software support, end-user license terms, open source licensing, software license audits and beta testing;
- Data protection and privacy;
- Advice on creation and implementation of specifications and applicable service levels;
- Systems supply, integration and management, strategic outsourcing, managed service, hosting and support services;
- Network design, build, implementation and management;
- Agreements for the design, development, procurement and contract manufacture of IT products and components and the plant used to manufacture them;
- Protecting designs and inventions;
- IP rights in academic work (e.g. materials produced by staff);
- IP litigation and disputes; and
- IP audits & valuations.
We also work closely with the Education Team in relation to the safe use of ICT by staff and pupils, and can advise on e-safety, Acceptable Use Policies and Codes of Conduct.
Additional Information
- Commercial Contracts
- Commercial Property
- Construction
- Corporate Governance and Charity
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Employment
- Financial Services
- Intellectual Property and Information Technology (IP/IT)
- Planning
- Projects and PFI/BSF
- Property Litigation
- Restructuring and Insolvency
