NDAs

Secret information will be of no use if it is locked away in a vault – it has to be shared in order to be of value. In the commercial world, it is critical for the flow of information to be managed and for it to stay confidential until you decide otherwise. The need for confidentiality might arise in a variety of situations including:

  • Business planning and discussions with partners
  • Inventive concepts and designs before filing for IP protection
  • Hard won know how and experience that gives you a commercial advantage over competitors
  • Research and development projects
  • Software and source code

We have a team of experienced professionals who know how to navigate this area of law and commerce that many find nebulous and confusing. Whether protection is afforded in contract, under the new Trade Secrets Regulation or by conduct, our lawyers know how to help, and, if necessary, to take swift and decisive action in the Courts to prevent disclosure or use of information that would otherwise destroy any ability to maintain confidentiality in the future. We are experienced in:

  • Drafting NDAs, be they one way, or mutual
  • Strategic advice in relation to the control and record keeping of information within a business
  • Advising businesses on the suspected misuse or theft of their confidential information, frequently arising after the departure of key employees
  • Taking action in the Courts to restrain the unauthorised use of confidential information, and, if necessary, obtaining injunctions swiftly to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
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Our team: NDAs

Daniel Chew

Daniel Chew

Partner, President of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys | Tech

Nicole Ockl

Nicole Ockl

Partner, Head of Legal, Trademarks and Designs (Germany) | IP Law

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Due-diligence

Due diligence can too often be seen as a box ticking exercise that lists the various IP assets of the target company. Not here.

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Licensing

As an owner of IP, you will sometimes need others to help your IP fulfil its commercial potential and support the strategic goals of the business. Make sure they value your IP as much as you do.

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Assignments

Ensuring that IP and associated rights are owned by the right entity is a vital part of corporate asset management, which can impact the ability of your business to leverage the value of those rights.

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Data & technology

e-Commerce agreements, standard software licensing and maintenance development agreements, large IT outsourcing projects, Saas agreements, agile agreements, data protection audit and requirements all need our specialist expertise.

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Commercial/IP agreements

Do you know what your IP is doing to bring in revenue? Can you show your business how you are using your IP to gain competitive advantage? Can you secure the best deal possible?

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This online masterclass will provide you with greater insights and tips for successful IP strategies in this challenging and constantly evolving area. The webinar will be relevant to practitioners in all technical sectors which intersect with AI and will provide discussion on:

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