Your intellectual property, data and the technology you use every day, are some of your most valuable assets. We understand that protecting, and exploiting, them is essential to your success. As experts in both contentious and non-contentious IP, tech and data protection matters, we will provide you with comprehensive advice and expert representation at every stage of your journey. We make sure that you avoid any pitfalls in this complicated area, and set you up for success.
We have particular expertise in media and advising the creative industries and have represented a number of artists, authors, musicians, producers and management companies.
Our team works closely with colleagues across the firm to provide you with the full support you require.
Our areas of expertise include registration, protection and commercialisation of IP rights, drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, media, clearance and advisory work, protection of confidential information and trade secrets, software development and licensing agreements, cyber incidents, data protection compliance, management of data incidents and freedom of information requests and compliance.
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Here are a few of the core areas in which we provide advice and representation:
If you have an enquiry which relates specifically to the Creative Industries, please email: becreative@bto.co.uk
Otherwise, contact us.
Our team provides specialist advice on the full spectrum of intellectual property, technology and data matters and includes Lynn Richmond, a specialist in IP and Paul Motion, a specialist in Data Protection and FOI Law, both of whom are accredited by The Law Society of Scotland.
Whether you need advice on protecting and exploiting your intellectual property, drafting or negotiating a software contract or managing a data incident, our specialist team provides you with pragmatic and solutions driven expertise, tailored to your needs.
We advise clients across a wide range of sectors including:
You can protect various different rights including inventions, brands, designs, music, software, and written content. Some rights apply automatically, while others, like trade marks, require registration.
Contact a solicitor promptly. Options include a cease and desist letter or formal legal action to stop unauthorised use and protect your rights.
They must process personal data fairly, keep it secure, respond to requests, and comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
You must reply within one month, providing all relevant personal data held, unless certain exemptions apply.
Main risks include protecting IP, licensing software, negotiating contracts, and meeting data protection requirements to avoid disputes.
Yes, publishers and content creators should think about copyright, defamation, privacy, and regulatory standards.
Yes, ideas and inventions may be protected by copyright and patents, or confidentiality agreements, depending on the circumstances.
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