IP, Information & Technology Law

Helping to protect and develop your ideas

Our IP, information and technology 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 have 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 so 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.

Whatever our clients' needs we can provide focused help and support to help them achieve their business objectives.

Our Services

• 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

Talk to us

For advice on general IP, information and technology issues speak to Austin Flynn on 0131 247 1346 . If your query involves a potential dispute, contact Ewan McIntyre on 0131 247 1260 . They will be able to advise what your next steps should be.

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.

Legal 500 2008

Peers note the lawyers there know what they are talking about , clients say they are good value, accessible and a pleasure to deal with.

Chambers Legal Directory 2008