Information & Communication Technology
Multidisciplinary team able to deal with
all aspects of technological-legal matters
Technologically innovative businesses are at the heart of our client base. From complex IT transactions to assistance with new technology start-ups, our team - with its IP know-how - is in an ideal position to guide clients through a complex legal framework to ensure freedom to operate for the most technologically advanced businesses.
We regularly assist some of the world’s leading mobile device businesses in a variety of high profile contentious matters, from ISP liability, to ICT and IP related antitrust issues.
Recent notable cases:
Providing continuous assistance to a South Korean multinational conglomerate manufacturing a wide range of home electronics with cutting-edge technology including smartphones, tablets, TV and home appliance in containing patent-troll tactics in civil as well as in criminal courts and before the customs authorities. We also provide assistance in negotiations for a substantial portfolio of SEPs (i.e. patents essential to practice the 3G and 4G telecom standards)
Representing one of the most renown multinational world leader in the development and commercialization of software in a complex dispute re to the Italian copyright levy system
Representing a UK company operating in the field of mobile communication solutions, in a complex litigation case re roaming tariffs
Assisting a Spanish company, market leader in the development of IT solutions for collecting and analyzing big data inside and outside commercial establishments, in a master service agreement with one of the biggest Italian telecom operator
Drafting and negotiating IT agreements for an Italian internet based businesses, including website development, hosting and content management
Representing a Dutch-based multinational leader in an information technology lawsuit concerning the unlawful commercialization in Italy of digital decoders implementing two of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
Advising an Italian multinational, leader in the sector of hosiery and socks, on IT related employment packages