We have been advising clients on their e-business operations since the Internet emerged as a valuable business tool. Our advice covers all the legal aspects of developing and implementing e-business strategies.

The department also advises in relation to Intellectual Property Rights issues. Members of the Team are actively involved in a number of bodies that develop and promote the advantages of e-business, and act on the behalf of a number of prestigious e-businesses. We also represent the interests of businesses moving into the e-business arena for the first time.

The Team also has extensive experience advising clients on all issues relating to software licensing as End User, Value Added Reseller, Application Service Provider or Licensor.

Work of the department includes:

• IT contracts and licences, software and hardware
• ASP Agreements and End-User Licenses
• Maintenance and Support Agreements
• Intellectual Property Rights issues, including assignments and licences
• Joint Development Agreements
• Outsourcing and Consultancy Agreements
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Website development and hosting agreements
• Contracts relating to the Internet, including linking and portal agreements
• Terms & Conditions and Privacy policies for use on websites
• Data Protection and Privacy issues
• Distance Selling Regulations

Related Articles

• Distance Selling Regulations 2000
• Data Protection Act and the Internet

Contact: Richard Stanton-Reid at [email protected]