What do we offer?

• Analysing the client’s needs to acquire or share intellectual property rights and recommending available solutions.
• Advising on the client’s acquisition of rights to use third-party intellectual property, including licensing (exclusive, non-exclusive, SaaS, Paas and IaaS licenses).
• Licence audits and intellectual property due diligence.
• Drafting contracts for the transfer of author’s economic rights and the transfer of patent and other industrial property rights.
• Drafting exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements relating to copyrights and industrial property rights (licences for the use of inventions and trademarks).
• Drafting regulations of use for EU certification marks and guarantee trademarks.
• Supporting both rights-holders and purchasers in negotiating intellectual property rights agreements.
• Filings of trademarks and industrial designs.
• Handling proceedings to protect intellectual property rights and defend against infringement claims.

Why CK Legal?

• We review the legal and ownership status of the objects of intellectual property rights and the legal basis for IPR ownership by investees.
• We prepare model IP transaction documentation, including model agreements for the acquisition, transfer, licensing and use of IP with respect to contractors, associates, employees and subcontractors.
• We prepare agreements and regulations for use of joint intellectual property rights.
• We ensure that IPR issues are addressed effectively, reflecting the economic intent of the parties, in investment agreements, agreements for the transfer of business, an organised part of business, shares and other agreements that do not directly involve IPR.
• We support clients in negotiating implementation and licensing agreements in the area of software sales and licensing.
• We help make uniform the rules for the use of intellectual property rights across corporate groups.
• We word employment contracts, contracts of mandate, contracts for a specific work, service contracts, management contracts and cooperation agreements with clauses that ensure effective acquisition of IPR.

We represent investors, start-ups, sellers, buyers and target companies. Our consulting services are intended for technology companies, corporate groups and family businesses alike.