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09 · Intellectual Property & Technology

Technology & IT Law

Technology and IT law covers the legal side of software, online services and digital business.

What this covers

  1. 01Software development and licensing agreements
  2. 02Website and app terms and policies
  3. 03Electronic contracts and signatures
  4. 04Intermediary obligations
  5. 05Technology-related disputes

How it generally works

The Information Technology Act, 2000 recognises electronic records and electronic signatures, and sets obligations for intermediaries such as platforms.

Contracts for software and digital services commonly address ownership of code, licences, service levels, data handling and liability.

Many technology disputes are, at their core, contractual or intellectual property disputes.