Summary
Jurit was appointed by Embedded IT to provide a range of legal services to support the business in its initial start-up mode, and subsequently in launching a new service, Embedded Intelligence™
Designed by Phil Clark, a technology consultant with over 30 years’ experience working at a number of large technology brands such as IBM and Accenture, Embedded Intelligence™ supports businesses in procuring IT services they need from a database over 300,000 UK technology companies.
As well as helping buyers to find suppliers, it also allows channel partners to find companies with complementary skills, and vice versa, based on keywords or core attributes such as size, credit rating, location, accreditations and services.
Challenge
Drawing on the expertise of Robert Marcus, an experienced technology legal specialist, we provided a range of services to support the setting up of the business, as well as the protection of its technology.
How we helped
- Provided initial legal support regarding the setting up of the company.
- Supported the business with services contracts and the setting up of a subscription contract model.
- Reviewed the company’s technology data contracts.
- Supported the negotiation of key client contracts.
- Provided employment law advice in relation to sub-contracting of services.
- Gave expert Intellectual Property (IP) advice to protect the business’ technology.
Result
- The experience of a senior technology innovation lawyer, allowed our client to benefit from a deep understanding the legal impact on tech businesses which was applied to their particular needs.
- As a result of our advice, Embedded IT has been able to bring its product to market, working with resellers, service providers and vendors, to enable them to engage the market effectively, whilst ensuring that the right legal protections and contracts are in place.
- They they have built long-lasting successful relationships with customers and partners as a result.
Testimonial
Knowing that you have one of the UK’s leading technology innovation lawyers on your side gives you the confidence to go to market with a business set up in the right way and a product you know is sufficiently protected. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Robert Marcus to any technology start-up.
Phil Clark - Managing Director, Embedded IT