The main feature of the computer industry is that it is in a continuous state of change, which can be attributed to the diversity and range of products and services that are appearing on the market. Consequently, there are no standard forms of agreement which are universally used by all suppliers of computer hardware and software and the end users of the products.

Do you want to procure computers for your business? If so, you will need to understand the intellectual property aspects of software ownership and use.

We have an experienced team which has assisted clients with the commercial exploitation of software products and software development.

By having appropriate contractual documentation in place, we ensure that our clients have suitable legal protection to preserve either the software or hardware owner's valuable proprietary rights in their products. We also exclude (so far as permitted by law) or limit our clients potential liability in the event of their being any defects in the software or hardware.

We offer the following services:

· Preparation of software master licence (with or without maintenance agreements)
· Preparation of software sub-licences
· Contact for development of computer hardware
· Agreement for supply and maintenance of computer hardware
· Advice on all intellectual property rights
· Distribution of software marketing agreements
· Source code deposit agreement (i.e. escrow agreements) from computer software.

For more information please call Freephone 0800 731 2947 and ask for:

Tim Polding
Mark Fergusson