We provide know-how in the drafting of technology-related contracts. We work with our clients in relation to transactions with regards to the provision, development, implementation and management of information systems and electronic communication, regulatory and compliance aspects relating to the provision of information technology (“IT”) and information and communication technology (“ICT”) systems including the application of E-Commerce. Our clients include (among others) providers of multimedia solutions, software integrators, television content producers, Internet Protocol operators and end-users.
A. Information Technology
We draft a wide spectrum of technology contracts. Among our legal tasks involved the drafting and implementation of the following contracts:
Software Licence Agreement
Software Support and Maintenance Agreement
Equipment Purchase Agreement
Systems Integration Agreement
Service Bureau Agreement (On-line Services)
Disaster Back-up Agreement
Employee’s Deed of Confidentiality
Turnkey System Agreement
Panel Supplier Agreement
Internet Service Provider Agreement
Teaming Agreement
Shrink-wrap Software Licence Agreement
Software Development Agreement
Software Escrow Agreement
Equipment Support and Maintenance Agreement
Consultancy Agreement
Service Bureau Agreement (Batch Services)
Deed of Guarantee of Performance
Facilities Management Agreement
Outsourcing or Managed Services Agreement
Term Supply Agreement
Website Development & Maintenance Agreement
Multimedia Development Agreement
Standard Customer Order Form for Services/ Software Licence
B. ICT, Cyber Law & E-Commerce
There are a multitude of laws and regulations, which impact upon e-commerce and cyber law. Cyber law and e-commerce deal with legal issues relating to the use of communications technology. Our scope of work covers Internet, web & electronic commerce transactions and regulatory compliance. Therefore, our team works hand in hand with our Corporate & Commercial and Intellectual Property & Branding team to advise on the following matters:
Intellectual property matters, including the licensing and regulation of intellectual property rights, licensing, drafting, vetting, reviewing and the negotiation of intellectual property and technology contracts
Selection, registration, protection, transfer, and enforcement of domain names
Electronic signatures
The liability related to employee privacy rights about e-mail
Protection of attorney-client privilege in electronic communications
Auditing clients’ websites and advice on proper online usage, identification and protection of their trademarks and copyrighted materials and those of others
Notice and consent requirements, as well as issues of privacy and confidentiality
Products and services liability, as well as corporate and service provider liability for materials posted by employees or subscribers
Interpretation of the provisions of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and related cyber legislation
C. Biotechnology
Among our legal tasks are as follows:
Assisting investors in managing IP risks by evaluating the IP assets underlying the investment through due diligence and providing the freedom to operate assessments of the target’s proprietary technology position
Assisting clients in issues relating to regulatory approval as well as structuring and negotiating R&D collaborations, funding, technology transfer agreements, consulting agreements, licenses, and material transfer
D. Multimedia
Our services extend to advising clients on issues in relation to:
Licensing issues
Drafting exclusivity agreements
Reviewing advertising content for regulatory compliance issues
Advising on development and celebrity endorsement
Advising clients regarding restrictions on advertising
