The Intellectual Property and Information Technology Team advises on a wide range of IP and IT related issues including:-

• General advice and guidance in respect of all intellectual property rights including trade marks, patents, copyright and design rights;

• Reviewing and preparing intellectual property assignments and licences;

• Preparing copyright notices;

• Dealing with infringement and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including claims for passing off;

• Defamation and brand protection on the internet;

• Advising in relation to domain name disputes and “cyber-squatting”;

• Protection of confidential information and databases;

• Guidance and advice on internal email and internet policies;

• Guidance and advice on data protection, privacy policies and electronic marketing;

• Preparing and advising upon software development, support and maintenance agreements;

• Advising on the legislative requirements for electronic trading;

• Preparing terms of use for websites;

• Preparing software licences in respect of bespoke and off the shelf software;

• Advising on acceptance testing procedures and service level agreements;

• Preparing escrow agreements and acting as escrow agents;

• Drafting of web development, hosting, maintenance and support agreements.

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17/08/10: Online Policy

Email and the internet have become a normal part of the majority of employees’ working day. Although these tools provide significant opportunities for business, they also have the potential to cause a number of headaches for employers as well. Roisin McCrory of hlw Commercial Lawyers outlines some of the issues to be aware of and suggests how to manage the potential risks.

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04/12/09: Legal firm continues to grow team

Sheffield and Leeds-based hlw has appointed a new associate solicitor.

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