IP, Data Protection & Technology

Protecting what your business has built

Intellectual property and personal data are among the most valuable assets a business holds — and among the most commonly underprotected. Fidoris advises on the private law dimensions of IP protection and data compliance: the rights between parties, the agreements that define them, and the legal structures that keep valuable assets secure.

Trademarks and copyright

We advise on trademark registration in Germany and the EU, trademark searches and clearance, licensing agreements, and enforcement of trademark rights against infringement. On copyright, we advise on ownership, assignment and licensing, work-for-hire arrangements, and the protection of creative and software works under German and EU copyright law.

Trade secrets and confidentiality

The EU Trade Secrets Directive, implemented in Germany through the Geschäftsgeheimnisgesetz, provides meaningful protection for confidential business information — but only if reasonable steps have been taken to keep that information secret. We advise on trade secret protection strategies, non-disclosure agreements, and the legal steps available when confidential information has been misappropriated.

GDPR compliance

GDPR compliance is an ongoing obligation, not a one-time exercise. We advise on the private law and contractual dimensions of data protection: privacy policies, records of processing activities, data processing agreements with processors and joint controllers, data subject rights procedures, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, and the legal response to data breaches. This is distinct from — and complementary to — the regulatory enforcement dimension covered under our Digital Markets & Regulatory Law practice.

Technology agreements

We draft and review the commercial agreements that underpin technology businesses and digital products: software licensing agreements, SaaS terms, API agreements, development contracts, and the legal infrastructure of platform businesses. For businesses deploying AI tools, we advise on the contractual and IP dimensions of AI-generated content and AI tool usage.

Who this is for

Technology businesses and digital platforms. Creative businesses and content producers. Any business handling personal data or relying on confidential information or proprietary technology. Advised in English, German, or Turkish.