Technology Dispute Resolution

Technology Dispute Resolution Specialists

Technology disputes require lawyers who understand not just the legal issues, but the underlying technology and business context. Arnotts Technology Lawyers provides expert representation in technology contract disputes, IP litigation, and technology-related commercial disputes, combining technical knowledge with litigation experience.

Technology Contract Disputes

We represent clients in all types of technology contract disputes:

Software & SaaS Disputes

• Software licensing disputes and interpretation
• SaaS subscription and service level disputes
• Software functionality and fitness for purpose claims
• Software performance and availability issues
• License compliance audits and disputes
• Maintenance and support disagreements

Implementation Project Disputes

• Failed IT implementations and project terminations
• Delay claims and liquidated damages
• Scope of work disagreements
• Change order and variation disputes
• Acceptance testing failures
• Professional services and quality disputes

Cloud & Hosting Disputes

• Cloud services outages and availability disputes
• Data loss and backup failure claims
• Service level agreement breaches
• Data breach and security incident disputes
• Data migration and exit disputes
• Pricing and billing disputes

IP & Software Litigation

We handle intellectual property disputes involving technology assets:

Software Copyright Disputes

• Software copyright infringement claims
• Source code theft and misappropriation
• Open source license violations
• Software piracy and unauthorized copying
• Derivative works disputes
• Copyright ownership and joint authorship

Patent Litigation

• Software and business method patent disputes
• Patent infringement defense and assertions
• Invalidity and revocation proceedings
• Freedom to operate disputes
• Standards-essential patents (SEPs)
• FRAND licensing disputes

Trade Secret & Confidential Information

• Trade secret misappropriation claims
• Departing employee and competitor disputes
• Breach of confidentiality agreements
• Injunctions to prevent disclosure or use
• Customer and contact list disputes
• Business information theft

Trademark & Domain Disputes

• Trademark infringement and passing off
• Domain name disputes (UDRP and auDRP)
• Social media handle disputes
• Brand protection and enforcement
• Trademark opposition and cancellation
• Cybersquatting and domain hijacking

Mediation & Arbitration

We represent clients in alternative dispute resolution processes:

Commercial Mediation

• Technology contract mediation
• Pre-litigation mediation
• Court-ordered and voluntary mediation
• Mediation preparation and strategy
• Settlement negotiation and documentation
• Preserving commercial relationships

Arbitration Proceedings

• Domestic and international arbitration
• Technology-specific arbitration
• ACICA and ICC arbitration rules
• Arbitrator selection and challenges
• Arbitration advocacy and representation
• Enforcement of arbitral awards

Expert Determination

• Technical expert determinations
• Pricing and valuation disputes
• Performance and quality disputes
• Expert determination processes
• Challenging expert determinations

Expert Witness Services

We provide expert witness services and coordinate with technical experts:

Legal Expert Opinions

• Technology law expert opinions
• Contract interpretation expert evidence
• Industry practice and standard expert testimony
• Regulatory compliance expert opinions
• Causation and damages analysis

Technical Expert Coordination

• Identification and engagement of technical experts
• Software engineering expert witnesses
• IT infrastructure and architecture experts
• Cybersecurity and forensics experts
• Data and database experts
• Expert report preparation and review

Litigation Strategy & Management

We develop and execute effective litigation strategies:

Pre-Litigation Strategy

• Dispute assessment and merits analysis
• Prospects of success evaluation
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Alternative dispute resolution options
• Settlement strategy and positioning
• Preservation of evidence and documents

Litigation Management

• Case strategy development
• Pleadings and court documents
• Discovery and document management
• Interlocutory applications and injunctions
• Trial preparation and advocacy
• Appeals and post-judgment enforcement

Litigation Funding & Insurance

• Litigation funding arrangements
• Before-the-event (BTE) insurance
• After-the-event (ATE) insurance
• Costs agreements and budgeting
• Cost recovery strategies

Specific Dispute Types

We handle disputes across technology sectors:

Telecommunications Disputes

• Carrier and wholesale services disputes
• Interconnection and access disputes
• TIO complaints and ombudsman matters
• ACMA regulatory disputes
• NBN Co disputes
• Spectrum and licensing disputes

Data & Privacy Disputes

• Data breach claims and class actions
• Privacy Act enforcement and OAIC proceedings
• Data ownership disputes
• Data licensing disagreements
• GDPR and international privacy claims

E-Commerce & Platform Disputes

• Marketplace and platform disputes
• Consumer complaints and class actions
• Payment processing disputes
• Content moderation disputes
• Terms of service enforcement

Outsourcing & Managed Services

• IT outsourcing disputes
• Managed services contract breaches
• Service level failures
• Vendor relationship breakdowns
• Transition and exit disputes

Dispute Prevention & Risk Management

We help clients prevent disputes through proactive measures:

• Contract drafting to minimize dispute risk
• Dispute resolution clause design
• Early warning systems and escalation procedures
• Relationship management and governance
• Compliance monitoring and audit rights
• Negotiated dispute resolution processes

Why Choose Arnotts for Technology Disputes?