Software intellectual property
As lawyers specialising in software intellectual property under French law, we provide expert advice on software rights. We assist you with both the commercial exploitation and protection of your software, including representation in infringement disputes.
We can assist you with the following matters:
Software protection strategy: you have developed software and want to know whether it qualifies for protection. Which elements can be protected, such as source code, object code or the graphical user interface? How can you establish reliable evidence of the date of your creation? As software intellectual property lawyers, we advise you on these issues.
Ownership of software rights: who can claim rights in software developed by several employees, an intern or a government employee?
Transferring and licensing your software rights: you want to distribute your software and authorise third parties to use it. How should you proceed, and what formal requirements apply? What rights do software users have? How should a software licence agreement be drafted and negotiated? Our software intellectual property lawyers can provide expert guidance on all these matters.
Defending and protecting your software: you discover that a third party is using your software without permission, or that a user is exceeding the terms of their licence. How should you respond to protect your rights? How can you obtain formal evidence of infringement? What steps can you take before bringing court proceedings? We help you assess your specific circumstances and take appropriate action under French law.
If you need assistance from a software intellectual property lawyer, please contact us. You may already find answers to your questions below.