Our clients include some of the leading players in IT and software development. Accordingly our firm provides regular legal advice through the whole life-cycle of software development and distribution. Software, as a literary work, is principally protected by copyright [link]. We are able to constantly update clients on some of the core areas such as:

• Methods of ensuring that the development qualifies for copyright protection;
• Audit tools for identifying software misuse before production or distribution;
• Company code of conduct regarding confidential information and public comment;
• Safeguarding their legal interest through well drafted employment, consultancy and non disclosure agreements;
• Identifying the most suitable licensing methods, particularly considering the market, target audience and method;
• Clickwrap/Shrink Wrap contracts;
• Escrow Agreements;
• Open Source licensing.

Outsourcing
Many organizations are taking the decision of outsourcing in order to implement better their strategic aims and as well as a way of reducing costs. The firm assists our clients in identifying and maximising the benefits that this strategy entails, whilst avoiding the possible pitfalls.