Technology, AI, Data Protection & Intellectual Property
We advise businesses, technology companies and innovators on legal and regulatory matters relating to digital operations, artificial intelligence, intellectual property and data protection under Cyprus and EU law.
Our Expertise
Technology and intellectual property are central to modern business activity and innovation. We advise clients on legal and regulatory matters arising from digital services, technology transactions and the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property assets.
Our work covers software development and licensing, cloud computing and SaaS arrangements, e-commerce platforms, fintech activities and digital assets. We also assist clients in navigating evolving EU regulatory frameworks governing artificial intelligence and digital technologies, advising on governance and regulatory implications affecting technology-driven operations.
We support clients in identifying, protecting and managing intellectual property rights that underpin their business value. Our advice extends across trademarks, copyright, designs, patents (in coordination with specialist agents), trade secrets, know-how and database rights. We also assist with structuring ownership and licensing arrangements in employment, contractor and commercial relationships.
Data protection forms a critical component of digital operations. We advise organisations on compliance with EU data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), assisting with governance frameworks, privacy documentation, data processing arrangements and international data transfers. Our work also involves assessing compliance programmes, conducting data protection impact assessments and supporting organisations in responding to regulatory requirements.
How We Support Our Clients
We provide practical and commercially focused advice that enables clients to manage legal and regulatory risks while developing and operating technology-driven businesses.
Our team assists organisations in implementing and maintaining GDPR compliance frameworks, including data mapping exercises, compliance assessments and the development of tailored policies and procedures. We advise on privacy policies, cookie notices, data processing agreements and other documentation required to support lawful data processing practices.
We also support clients in managing data breach incidents and regulatory notifications, and represent organisations in engagements with supervisory authorities, including the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection.
Where required, we assist with the appointment and operation of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and the provision of EU Representative services for organisations operating within the EU regulatory framework. Our team also provides training to management and staff on data protection obligations and evolving regulatory requirements.
Beyond data protection, we advise on the commercial exploitation of technology and intellectual property assets, including licensing arrangements, collaboration agreements and technology transfers. Our experience also extends to IP due diligence in transactions and investments, ensuring that intellectual property assets are properly protected and integrated into broader corporate structures.
For clients operating across multiple jurisdictions, we coordinate with foreign counsel and specialist advisers to ensure that technology, intellectual property and data protection strategies remain aligned across regulatory environments.
Our Work Includes Advising On
- Technology transactions: Software licensing, SaaS and cloud service agreements, and technology outsourcing arrangements.
- Artificial intelligence and digital regulation: Governance and compliance relating to emerging EU frameworks for AI and digital technologies.
- Intellectual property protection: Advising on trademarks, copyright, designs, patents (with specialist agents), trade secrets, know-how and database rights.
- IP ownership and licensing: Structuring ownership and commercialisation of intellectual property assets
- Technology and IP agreements: Drafting and negotiating licensing, development, collaboration and commercialisation agreements.
- IP considerations in transactions: Conducting IP due diligence and advising on intellectual property aspects of investments and acquisitions.
- Data protection and GDPR compliance: Privacy frameworks, data protection impact assessments and international data transfers.
- Data breach management: Legal response and regulatory notification support in the event of data incidents.
