Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Our intellectual property (IP), information and technology (IT) law team is highly experienced in advising companies and individuals across the UK.
We have worked closely with organisations across the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, IT, defence, education, retail, energy, and the motor industry and logistics sectors.
With particular expertise in advising new University company spin-outs we can advise through every aspect of the growth process from first round funding through to successful business angel or venture capital investment and beyond.
Our team of experts has the capacity to advise and assist through all stages of a new company's growth.
We also have experience of advising major public sector organisations, such as the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority through complex IT contract issues.
As technology advances, the rules and regulations around intellectual ownership become more complex. We work with clients to address the challenges that this brings whether it is guiding them through business growth or defending an infringement on their intellectual property we have the expertise and experience to help. Our services include:
Intellectual property (IP) law
- trade marks
- copyright
- database rights
- designs and patents
- brand protection
- anti-piracy
- technology transfer
- patent disputes
Information law
- data protection
- freedom of information
- environmental information
- privacy and surveillance
- trade secrets
Technology law
- domain names
- online trading and website compliance
- software and hardware development
- licensing and maintenance
To find out how we can help, contact Austin Flynn:
Austin Flynn - PartnerT: 0131 247 1260
E: austin.flynn@morton-fraser.com
What our clients say:
..always courteous, helpful and clear whether representing us at meetings or corresponding with us by phone or email...Responses were always detailed, well presented and easy to understand. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority
What the legal directories say:
Morton Fraser has a well-rounded IT/IP practice, handling IT systems and services procurement, brand protection and licensing, website compliance, information law, and technology licensing and transfer.
Peers note the lawyers there know what they are talking about , clients say they are good value, accessible and a pleasure to deal with.
