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Intellectual Property & Licensing
Intellectual Property & Licensing
AZJ Legal advises clients on the protection, exploitation, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. We support businesses in identifying and securing their core IP assets – including trade marks, copyright, domain names, and proprietary know-how – and in developing effective strategies to commercialise and licence those rights across jurisdictions.
Core services include drafting and reviewing privacy policies, data processing agreements, data sharing arrangements, and website cookie notices. We also provide advice on the records that must be kept for of processing activities; what constitutes lawful bases for processing; and consent mechanisms. AZJ Legal also conducts data protection impact assessments (“DPIAs”) for new products, services, and automated processing activities.
AZJ Legal has particular expertise in advising on the creation and ownership of intellectual property developed by employees, consultants, and third-party contractors – especially in the context of software, AI models, and other technology-driven businesses. AZJ Legal ensures that clients retain clear and enforceable rights in IP that is critical to their commercial value and competitive position.
AZJ Legal regularly acts for founders, portfolio companies, and fast-growth enterprises seeking to build investor-ready IP frameworks. Our advice is practical, scalable, and tailored to the specific needs of high-value, IP-rich businesses operating in competitive and regulated markets.
AZJ Legal advises on a wide range of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, copyright, domain names, confidential information, and proprietary know-how. We support clients in identifying, protecting, and managing their IP portfolios in both domestic and cross-border contexts.
Yes. AZJ Legal advises on the licensing, commercial exploitation, and strategic use of intellectual property, including the preparation and negotiation of IP licensing agreements, collaboration contracts, and IP assignment deeds. We help clients structure these arrangements to maximise commercial value while protecting core rights.
AZJ Legal regularly advises on the treatment of intellectual property in investment rounds, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. We ensure that IP ownership, usage rights, warranties, and indemnities are clearly documented, and we conduct legal due diligence to assess any risks or gaps in IP protection.
Yes. AZJ Legal advises on the creation and ownership of intellectual property developed by employees, consultants, and third-party contractors. We draft robust contractual provisions to ensure that clients retain full legal ownership of IP developed for their business, particularly in technology and AI-related sectors.
AZJ Legal advises a broad range of clients, including technology startups, AI and software businesses, fast-growth ventures, and portfolio companies. Our focus is on IP-rich businesses where protection and strategic use of intellectual property are key to long-term commercial success and investor confidence.
AZJ Legal works closely with founders and management teams to build clear, scalable, and investor-ready IP frameworks. This includes identifying core IP, reviewing chain of title, implementing appropriate protections, and preparing documentation to withstand investor due diligence in financing or exit scenarios.