Intellectual Property & IT Law Services

Intellectual Property Law

In the field of Intellectual Property (IP), the team at Davidson Large pursues a dual approach. By understanding how a business works and the commercial objectives of our clients, we can advise on the best and most cost-effective methods of protecting intangible assets such as patents, designs, copyright and trademarks. In addition we recognise that IP is a valuable resource for our clients and by ensuring it is properly used and licensed, we seek to maximise the income streams it is intended to generate.

Our Intellectual Property (IP) rights services include:

advice on existence and ownership of IP rights
registration of certain IP
assignment and licensing of registered and unregistered IP
filing patents
protection of existing patents
due diligence, investigative and reporting work
advice for banks and funders on taking security over intangible assets

In the event of an IP infringement, our experienced solicitors can handle the dispute for you and take immediate action to ensure that your rights are not permanently impaired. Our skilled negotiators can pursue proceedings through mediation and arbitration or issue court proceedings for an injunction.

Information Technology (IT)

In an area that is continually developing, Davidson Large seek to future-proof our clients' Information Technology (IT) and e-commerce issues, including the e-mail and internet policies that businesses will invariably need. As the internet is now the primary frontier for many businesses, we can assist with website development agreements and related issues.

We can draft and review all necessary IT agreements, including those concerning:

installation
internet and application service provision
software and hardware maintenance
software development and acquisition
turn key and outsourcing
software licensing

With a client base that covers all sectors, we represent both users of IT services and suppliers of IT to other business. For clients with IT needs, we help ensure that your supply, support and maintenance contracts properly protect your interests. For IT suppliers, we ensure that the clients’ rights and obligations are clearly set out and provide advice on risk management and the nature and extent of IT professional and digital risks insurance cover. Davidson Large will make your IP and IT work for you.

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Davidson Large also offers expert Corporate and Commercial and Commercial Property Legal Services and Employment Law advice.