Intellectual property law and data protection law (GDPR)

Intellectual property law and data protection law (GDPR) are areas of law of growing importance for businesses and individuals alike. Anyone who develops a creative work, wishes to protect a trade mark or invention, or processes personal data will encounter specific rights and obligations. A specialist lawyer provides legal support in protecting rights, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and addressing infringements.

What does intellectual property law and data protection law involve, and how can a lawyer help?

Intellectual property law is an umbrella term for rights in developed ideas and creative concepts. These includes, in particular, copyright, trademark law, patent law, and the law of designs and models.

Data protection law, and in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), lays down rules for the collection, storage and processing of personal data. A privacy notice and a cookie notice are examples of the instruments required under this framework.

FAIRWAY advises and supports clients in all aspects of intellectual property law and data protection law, including:

• Protection and registration of trademarks, designs and models, and other intellectual property rights
• Assistance in cases of infringement of copyright, trademark rights or other intellectual property rights
• Guidance on the practical application of the GDPR
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, cookie notices and related documents
• Assistance in cases of unlawful data processing and violations of privacy rights
• ...

Who can benefit from legal advice in intellectual property law and data protection law?

A lawyer specialising in intellectual property and data protection law is relevant to anyone wishing to protect rights, ensure correct compliance with obligations or address an infringement. This applies to both businesses and individuals, whether proactively or in connection with a specific dispute.

Would you like to know more?

Anyone with legal questions about intellectual property law or data protection law is welcome to contact FAIRWAY. We listen, analyse and defend your interests with expertise and many years of experience.