In these days when technological advances are tumbling over each other and companies are innovating at lightning speed, collaborating with others is often a smart method to move forward quickly. But many entrepreneurs are afraid to share trade secrets and data. That's a shame, because together you often get further. With a good agreement, a fruitful collaboration can be set up just fine. In addition, a good agreement can prevent a lot of trouble afterwards.
Our support for operation and collaboration
Intellectual property rights play a central role in many agreements. This requires specific knowledge and hands-on experience. We have years of experience providing legal guidance on intellectual property and innovation to startups, scale-ups, mature companies and organizations. This experience enables us to draft good, but above all readable and practical agreements.
Some further information on contracting and on (operating) agreements that we regularly draft can be found under our
Contracts section.
Protection and ownership of IP rights
When collaborating on a project involving IP rights, or where intellectual property rights arise, it is wise to make (written) agreements about ownership and use of the rights in advance. This prevents ambiguity and discussions afterwards.
Guidance on making and recording appointments
Establishing agreements can be complex. After all, parties do not always know what rights will arise and what the value of such rights will be. We will help you make and record balanced agreements between the cooperation partners involved.
Exploitation of IP Rights.
In addition to protecting and enforcing your IP rights, the effective use or "exploitation" of these rights is also important. After all, this is where you can earn. Issuing licenses allows third parties to use your IP rights without you transferring ownership of your rights. Franchising can be an option if you have a successful business model that can be replicated, while creating spin-off companies can lead to new ventures based on your original intellectual property. Each of these approaches requires careful strategic planning and clear, legally binding agreements to protect your long-term interests.
International considerations
When doing international business or working with partners across borders, international aspects of IP rights are important. Different countries have different laws and regulations. In addition, local laws and enforcement can vary greatly. We are happy to bring these aspects into focus for you.
