Computer software is generally defined as a collection of computer programs and related data that provides the instructions for a computer on what to do and how to do it.

A database is an organized collection of data. These data are often a core asset of your business and can be protected as such against possible cases of misappropriation and espionage.

In the European Union software and databases are protected by copyright law. Moreover, in certain cases it is possible to combine copyright protection with trade secret protection in order to obtain highly effective protection.

In this field of the law we provide a wide range of legal services. We advise on substantive law, we draft and negotiate license, transfer, and non-disclosure agreements and we provide litigation services when needed.