Technology Contracts / Germany & European Union
Technology investments depend on enforceable rights and usable assets. We assess software, data and AI issues in acquisitions, investment rounds, licensing transactions and technical IP strategies.
Where we can help
Rights and dependencies
Due diligence should trace employee and contractor contributions, open-source components, training and data permissions, licences and customer restrictions. A repository alone does not prove ownership or freedom to use every component.
Technical intellectual property
Software-related inventions require a patentability assessment against the applicable technical and legal criteria. Copyright, patents, trade marks and trade secrets protect different aspects and should be considered together.
Transaction protections
Findings may lead to remediation, conditions, warranties, indemnities or revised valuation assumptions. Change-of-control clauses, data transfers and customer continuity can be as important as formal ownership.
From assessment to implementation
We establish the relevant role and legal framework, review the product and contractual documentation, and identify the decisions needed before launch or the next procedural step. The engagement can include a written assessment, revised agreements and support in negotiations or proceedings.
Four practical examples
Illustrative scenarios, not reports of client mandates. The appropriate response depends on the facts and applicable law.
Software acquisition
A buyer discovers missing contractor licences. We assess the gap and the required rights documentation.
AI investment
An investor requests evidence of dataset provenance and supplier dependencies before committing.
Technical invention
A developer proposes patent protection for a software-enabled process. We coordinate the relevant technical patent assessment.
Carve-out
A division is sold but uses shared systems and data. We define transitional rights and separation obligations.
What to send us
Please describe the product or dispute, the countries involved, your role and any deadline. Relevant contracts, technical documentation, correspondence and a short chronology help us identify the next steps. Agree a secure transfer channel before sending sensitive records.
Discuss your next step
We can define the scope of a review, identify urgent measures and agree the work and fees before proceeding. A website enquiry alone does not establish a mandate.
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Legal framework and further reading: German Copyright Act. Content reviewed: 12 November 2026.