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In the rapidly evolving high-tech sector, innovation moves fast, and legal challenges can arise just as quickly. Our firm is committed to providing the strategic legal solutions needed to protect your technology and enable your business to thrive.
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We understand the unique demands of technology-driven businesses, from safeguarding intellectual property to navigating complex regulatory environments. Our services are designed to address the key issues facing high-tech companies today.
Intellectual property strategy
Comprehensive IP protection strategies, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, tailored to the needs of high-tech innovators.
Technology licensing and commercialization
Expert guidance on licensing, technology transfer, and commercialization strategies to help you maximize the value of your innovations.
Data protection and privacy
Ensuring compliance with global data protection laws, including GDPR and POPIA, while implementing best practices for handling sensitive data.
Cybersecurity and risk management
Legal advice on building robust cybersecurity measures, managing breaches, and navigating the legal implications of data loss or cyberattacks.
Regulatory compliance for emerging technologies
Navigating regulatory frameworks for cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning, ensuring your products meet legal standards.
Software development and SaaS agreements
Legal support for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing software development contracts, SaaS agreements, and service-level agreements.
Venture capital and financing for tech ventures
Guidance on securing venture capital, preparing for funding rounds, and navigating the legal complexities of equity financing for tech companies.
Open source software compliance
Ensuring compliance with open-source software licenses and mitigating the legal risks associated with integrating open-source components into proprietary software.
International expansion and cross-border transactions
Expert assistance in managing legal issues related to international operations, including cross-border technology transfers, contracts, and data privacy compliance.
Dispute resolution and litigation in the tech sector
Representation in technology-related disputes, including IP infringement, breach of contract, and trade secret misappropriation, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes while protecting your business interests.
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Case Study #1
Our client is a prominent provider of next-level communication technology for primary use in maritime and aerospace. They needed help structuring licensing arrangements and navigating exchange control requirements.
We assisted them in negotiating licence terms and to secure the required exchange control clearance directly from the South African Reserve Bank.
Case Study #2
We acted for a client that developed and commercialised world-leading technology used in the agriculture industry that was unlawfully appropriated and used in competition with our client.
In a reported judgement, we successfully brought proceedings to interdict and restrain the unlawful use of our client's confidential information and copyrighted works, as well as claiming substantial damages based on the unlawful conduct of the counterparty.