Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is often one of the most valuable, and most overlooked, assets within technology businesses.

As organisations scale products, platforms and digital services across regulated markets, clear IP ownership, contractual protection and operational governance become essential for reducing risk and supporting long-term growth.

Software and source code ownership reviews

Helping technology businesses assess and structure ownership of software, codebases and digital assets.

Source code ownership reviews
Software copyright assessments
Developer and contractor arrangements

IP support for AI and data-driven projects

A growing area where intellectual property meets emerging AI regulation — addressing how the EU AI Act and existing IP frameworks interact for businesses building or deploying AI systems.

AI-related IP and authorship considerations
Data ownership and usage rights
Proprietary model protection and commercialisation

IP structuring and governance for technology businesses

Supporting organisations in building scalable intellectual property frameworks aligned with business growth.

IP ownership structures and technology asset mapping
Governance frameworks across the product lifecycle
Commercialisation and long-term IP strategy

Copyright and licensing considerations

Advising on the creation, use and licensing of software, digital products and proprietary content.

Copyright protection and usage rights assessments
Software licensing models
Commercial licensing arrangements

IP protection in technology contracts

Drafting and reviewing contractual provisions that protect intellectual property and technology assets.

IP ownership, assignment and licensing clauses
Transfer of rights provisions
Contractual risk management

Protection of proprietary know-how and trade secrets

Helping organisations safeguard confidential information, business processes and proprietary expertise.

Trade secret protection and confidentiality frameworks
Internal protection measures and commercial risk mitigation

Open source and software usage considerations

Supporting organisations managing open source software risks and compliance obligations.

Open source license compliance reviews
Software usage policies and risk mitigation

Whether you are scaling a digital product, reviewing ownership structures or managing IP risk across regulated operations, I provide practical legal guidance tailored to technology and fintech businesses operating across Europe.