IT and Technology Contracting for Legal Professionals

₦300,000.00

Course Overview

Objective of the Course:

Equip legal professionals with the knowledge to effectively manage and negotiate IT and technology contracts.
Understand key legal concepts in IT contracts, including intellectual property, data protection, and compliance.
Develop practical skills to draft, analyze, and interpret technology-related agreements.

Introduction to IT and Technology Contracts

Content:

Overview of the IT and technology industry
Key legal concepts in IT contracting: software, hardware, and services
Types of IT contracts: licensing agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), cloud computing contracts
Understanding the role of a legal professional in technology contracting

Intellectual Property and Licensing in IT Contracts

Content:

Intellectual Property (IP) basics: copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
Licensing models: exclusive, non-exclusive, sublicensing
Rights and obligations under software licensing agreements
Open-source vs. proprietary software agreements
Protecting IP rights in technology contracts

Data Protection, Privacy, and Compliance in IT Contracts

Content:

Key data protection laws: GDPR, CCPA, and others
Data processing agreements and obligations
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in tech contracts
Compliance issues in technology contracts: industry-specific regulations (e.g., healthcare, finance)
Cybersecurity clauses and breach notification protocols

Negotiating, Drafting, and Enforcing IT Contracts

Content: