Digital Law: Intangibles, Data & Technology

Holistic. Forward-thinking. Impact-driven.

 

Digitalization and technological innovations not only create growth and employment, but are also key to the innovations and competitiveness of tomorrow.

 

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We combine legal excellence with technological understanding and industry-specific know-how. Through our OneDeloitte approach and close collaboration with other Deloitte practices – particularly Technology & Transformation (T&T) and Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SRT) - our clients benefit from interdisciplinary, tailor-made solutions that address all aspects of their business needs.

Our service area "Digital Law: Intangibles, Data & Technology" is part of the four global priority offerings (IDT, M&A, HR and Contract) and plays a central role within Deloitte Legal. With a specialized team of over 20 lawyers and experienced consultants based in Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Cologne, we offer sound and practical legal advice for the digital world.

Our range of services is broad and covers the full range of legal issues that arise in the context of digital transformation. We provide comprehensive advice in the field of information technology (IT) - from the design of complex IT projects and cloud services to agile software development contracts and outsourcing projects. Intellectual property (IP) is a core asset and a key success factor in today’s economy. We therefore provide support in the development of IP strategies as well as the registration, administration and enforcement of patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Data protection and data security are the heart of digital business environment. We provide comprehensive advice on GDPR compliance, cross-border data flows and support in setting up efficient data protection measures. With our Governance Consulting & Privacy Operations offering, we also help companies to sustainably implement operational data protection processes and holistic data governance frameworks.

We also support our clients in legally safeguarding their cybersecurity strategy – from designing preventive measures to navigating legal responses to security incidents. In the field of artificial intelligence (AI), we offer future-proof legal guidance across the entire lifecycle – from data-compliant implementation and contractual structuring to ethical alignment and regulatory compliance.

Our goal is to translate legal complexity into clear, practicable strategies - so that your business is prepared to thrive in a digital future.

Our Expertise

Information Technology (IT)

Contract drafting for the procurement and sale of IT infrastructure, outsourcing of IT services and drafting of IT project contracts – including legal support in project management

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Intellectual Property (IP)

Advice and negotiation of complex IP contracts, portfolio management, litigation, as well as European and international registration, cancellation and opposition proceedings before patent and trademark offices – with a focus on trademark and design law.

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Data & Data Security

Data protection-compliant data processing, including drawing up internal guidelines, conducting audits and advising on the implementation of technical and organizational measures.

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Governance Consulting & Privacy Operations

Implementation and optimization of operational data protection processes and establishment of data governance structures.

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Cybersecurity

Identification and defense against threats, advice on the implementation of security measures and response to security incidents and compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Legally compliant implementation and use of AI technologies, development of holistic AI strategies.

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Dr. Till Contzen

Dr. Till Contzen

Partner | Lead Digital Law
+49 69 719188439