Intellectual Property Law

Technology IP Specialists

Intellectual property is the lifeblood of technology businesses. Arnotts Technology Lawyers provides comprehensive IP legal services covering software, data, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. We help you protect your IP assets, commercialize them effectively, and defend against infringement.

Data Commercialisation & Licensing

Data is one of the most valuable assets in the digital economy. We help you capture and realize its value:

Data Ownership & Rights

• Data ownership frameworks and policies
• Database rights and compilation copyrights
• Customer data ownership vs. licensing
• Data generation and collection rights
• Anonymized and aggregated data ownership
• AI-generated data ownership

Data Commercialisation Strategies

• Data monetization business models
• Data licensing agreements and structures
• Data marketplace participation
• Data as a service (DaaS) offerings
• API-based data access models
• Data syndication and distribution

Data Licensing Agreements

• Data license agreements (exclusive and non-exclusive)
• Data usage rights and restrictions
• Field-of-use and territory limitations
• Sub-licensing and resale rights
• Data quality warranties and representations
• Update and refresh obligations

IP Licensing & Dispute Resolution

We structure IP licensing arrangements and resolve IP disputes efficiently:

Software & Technology Licensing

• Software license agreements (perpetual and subscription)
• Source code licensing and access rights
• Technology transfer agreements
• Know-how and trade secret licensing
• Patent licensing and cross-licensing
• Open source license compliance

Trademark & Brand Licensing

• Trademark license and franchise agreements
• Brand usage guidelines and enforcement
• Co-branding and partnership arrangements
• White-label and OEM branding rights
• Domain name licensing and transfers
• Social media handle and online presence rights

IP Dispute Resolution

• Copyright and software infringement claims
• Patent infringement defense and assertion
• Trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Domain name disputes (UDRP and auDRP)
• Trade secret misappropriation claims
• IP litigation strategy and court representation
• Alternative dispute resolution and mediation

IP Ownership Management

Clear IP ownership is critical for technology companies. We help you establish and maintain proper IP ownership:

Employee & Contractor IP Assignment

• Employment IP assignment provisions
• Contractor IP ownership agreements
• Developer and freelancer IP transfers
• Pre-invention assignment agreements
• Moral rights waivers and consents
• Background IP identification and exclusion

Founder & Startup IP

• Founder IP assignment agreements
• Pre-incorporation IP transfers
• Equity-for-IP transfer structures
• Co-founder IP contribution and ownership
• University and research institution IP
• Startup IP audit and clean-up

Development & Outsourcing IP

• Custom software development IP ownership
• Offshore development IP protections
• Joint development IP ownership
• Co-creation and collaboration IP rights
• Derivative works and improvements
• Escrow and source code protection

Technology Protection Strategies

We help you develop comprehensive strategies to protect your technology assets:

Copyright Protection

• Software copyright protection and registration
• Database and compilation copyright
• Website and digital content protection
• Copyright infringement enforcement
• DMCA takedown procedures
• Safe harbor compliance for platforms

Trade Secret Protection

• Trade secret identification and classification
• Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
• Trade secret protection policies
• Employee access controls and restrictions
• Departing employee protocols
• Trade secret misappropriation actions

Patent Strategy

• Patent portfolio strategy for technology companies
• Innovation capture processes
• Patent vs. trade secret analysis
• Freedom to operate assessments
• Patent landscape analysis
• Coordination with patent attorneys

Trademark & Brand Protection

• Trademark selection and clearance searches
• Trademark registration strategy (Australia and international)
• Brand protection and enforcement
• Social media and domain name protection
• Counterfeit and grey market enforcement
• Trademark portfolio management

IP Transactions & Commercialization

We structure IP transactions to maximize value:

IP Asset Sales

• IP asset purchase agreements
• Software and technology asset sales
• Patent portfolio sales
• Trademark and brand sales
• IP valuation considerations
• Representations and warranties for IP sales

IP Licensing Programs

• Patent licensing and monetization
• Technology licensing programs
• Brand licensing and franchising
• Royalty structures and payment models
• Licensing compliance and audits

IP in M&A Transactions

• IP due diligence for acquisitions
• IP ownership verification and chain of title
• IP transfer and assignment in M&A
• IP representations and warranties
• IP escrow and indemnification

International IP Protection

For businesses operating globally, we coordinate international IP protection:

• Multi-jurisdiction trademark filing strategies
• Madrid Protocol international trademark registrations
• PCT patent filing coordination
• Country-specific IP protection strategies
• IP enforcement in key markets
• Cross-border IP licensing structures

Why Choose Arnotts for IP Law?