Our Services

Software Licensing Agreements

Our core service focuses on creating robust, tailored software licensing frameworks that protect your intellectual property while optimizing your business model. We develop comprehensive licensing strategies for all types of software products, from SaaS solutions to mobile applications, desktop software, and enterprise systems.

Our experienced attorneys work with precision to draft agreements that clearly define usage rights, limitations, warranties, and enforcement mechanisms. We customize each licensing structure to match your specific distribution model, whether it's subscription-based, perpetual licensing, freemium, or open source. With our expertise in Swiss and international licensing law, we help you navigate complex issues like third-party components, user data rights, and cross-border licensing requirements. Our goal is to create licensing frameworks that both protect your intellectual property and facilitate commercial success.

IP Protection Strategy

Our comprehensive IP protection services help technology companies identify, secure, and enforce their most valuable intellectual assets. We develop holistic strategies that leverage appropriate protection mechanisms including copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets for software, algorithms, databases, and other digital innovations.

We conduct thorough IP audits to identify protectable assets, potential vulnerabilities, and competitive advantages within your technology portfolio. Based on this assessment, we craft tailored protection strategies that align with your business objectives and growth trajectory. Our services include guidance on source code protection, open source compliance, employee and contractor IP assignments, and confidentiality provisions. We also provide strategic advice on enforcement actions against infringement and IP monetization opportunities. Our proactive approach helps you build a strong IP foundation that enhances your company's valuation and market position while deterring potential infringers.

IT Contract Development & Review

Our IT contract services encompass the full spectrum of agreements essential to technology businesses, from development and service agreements to complex partnership structures. We draft and review contracts with a deep understanding of both legal requirements and technical realities, ensuring comprehensive protection while facilitating productive business relationships.

Our legal team specializes in software development agreements, SaaS terms and conditions, API licensing, data processing agreements, IT service level agreements, and technology partnership contracts. We conduct thorough reviews of existing agreements to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities, providing clear recommendations to strengthen your legal position. Every contract we develop balances robust protection with practical enforceability and business-friendly terms. We pay special attention to critical elements including IP ownership, liability limitations, service definitions, transition provisions, and dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring your contracts provide a strong foundation for successful technology ventures.

GDPR & Swiss Data Protection Compliance

Our data protection compliance services help technology companies navigate the complex landscape of Swiss data protection law and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. We provide comprehensive assistance in building compliant data handling practices that protect both your users and your business from regulatory risks.

We conduct thorough data protection impact assessments, develop tailored privacy policies and terms of service, and create internal data handling protocols for your organization. Our expertise spans the specific requirements for different types of data processing activities common in technology companies, including user analytics, AI training data, cross-border transfers, and third-party data sharing. We help you implement privacy by design principles in your development processes and create documentation that demonstrates compliance to regulators and business partners. Our ongoing support ensures you stay current with evolving regulations and can respond appropriately to data subject requests, potential breaches, and regulatory inquiries.

Open Source Compliance Audits

Our specialized open source compliance services help technology companies safely leverage open source software while avoiding licensing pitfalls and intellectual property risks. We provide comprehensive audits and compliance strategies tailored to your specific software development practices and business model.

Our team conducts detailed code scans and license analyses to identify all open source components in your software and their associated license obligations. We evaluate compatibility between different open source licenses in your codebase and assess compliance requirements for distribution, modification, and commercial use. Based on our findings, we develop practical compliance strategies that balance legal requirements with business objectives, including remediation plans for any identified risks. We also help establish robust open source policies, developer guidelines, and documentation processes to ensure ongoing compliance. With our guidance, you can confidently incorporate open source software into your products while protecting your proprietary code and avoiding costly licensing disputes.

Tech Startup Legal Packages

Our comprehensive legal packages for technology startups provide a solid foundation for growth, investment, and long-term success. We offer tailored legal solutions that address the unique challenges faced by early-stage technology companies, from formation and funding to product launch and scale.

Our startup packages include essential corporate documentation, IP protection strategies, founder agreements, employment and contractor policies, and initial customer and vendor contracts. We provide specialized guidance on technology-specific legal considerations including software licensing models, data protection compliance, and open source policies. Our approach prioritizes legal structures that will scale with your business and satisfy due diligence requirements from future investors. We help you allocate limited legal resources to address the most critical risks while building a framework that can evolve as your company grows. With our support, you can focus on developing your technology and business while ensuring your legal foundation is sound, compliant, and supportive of your entrepreneurial vision.

Personal IT Legal Consultation

Our individual consultation services provide customized legal guidance for specific challenges and questions in technology law. In personal consultation sessions, you can benefit from our specialized expertise to develop solutions for your particular concerns in a focused, efficient format.

We offer advice on a wide range of topics including software licensing disputes, intellectual property strategy, privacy compliance questions, contract negotiation support, and technology transaction structures. Our consultants take time to understand your specific situation, technical context, and business objectives before providing practical, actionable recommendations tailored to your needs. This personalized consultation is particularly valuable in situations such as responding to cease and desist letters, evaluating potential legal risks in new technologies, preparing for investor due diligence, or navigating complex compliance requirements. As independent advisors, we put your interests first and help you make informed decisions that support both legal compliance and business success.