Solicitors Specialising in the Internet & Digital Media
As the sector sees an increasing number of platforms becoming available, we and our clients are finding that content owners increasingly require their content to be viewable on such new platforms.
This conversion to digital business is one that we also see in the advertising, marketing and PR industries, particularly given the demand to exploit and market services across different forms of media.
The flipside of this is that it can often be difficult to monitor and take action against infringement of content online. However, the Digital Economy Act 2010 is an attempt by the Government to keep up with technological advances and will have a significant impact on the remedies available to rights’ holders within the creative industries in the future.
We have an excellent track record of acting for businesses in these industries, and provide practical and authoritative advice on all matters relating to the ownership, exploitation, preservation and enforcement of intellectual property on digital platforms as well as more traditional print and broadcast content rights.
User generated content sites
We regularly advise clients on the operation of user generated content sites, blogs and social networking sites, in particular with regard to minimising potential liability for content posted on the site by users, including defamatory content and content which infringes copyright.
It is very important for companies that operate user generated content sites to have in place well drafted terms and conditions and policies on how to deal with infringing or inappropriate content.
We also:
- assist businesses with drafting policies for their employees in respect of content they post on social and professional networking sites
- draft website terms and conditions and privacy policies
- advise on all internet compliance issues, such as e-commerce regulations, distance selling regulations and data protection laws.
To arrange a discussion with a creative, digital and media solicitor click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.
