Life Science, IP & IT – Protecting IP, Data and Technology Contracts

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The life science and IT sectors require special protection of innovations, data and contracts. Errors in SaaS agreements, missing IP clauses or misaligned GDPR procedures can block product development and reduce its value. At Destrier, we combine deep knowledge of life science regulations with practical IP/IT expertise – we secure intellectual property rights, design technology contracts, implement data policies and advise on R&D tax reliefs and the IP Box. With us, your technology grows without legal risks.

Our approach is based on a one‑stop shop model. In one place, we combine legal, tax and compliance expertise to ensure the protection of IP and IT implementations is coherent and secure. We support the full cycle: from IP and code repository audits, through drafting SaaS, SLA and DPA agreements, to the implementation of GDPR procedures for health data and full documentation for tax reliefs. We assist both startups and technology companies preparing for funding rounds or due diligence ahead of a transaction. Thanks to us, your company gains predictability, minimises risks and increases its value in the eyes of investors.

Scope of Services

We combine the protection of intellectual property (IP), IT contracts and GDPR compliance into one coherent solution for technology companies and the life science sector.

In the area of IP, we develop protection strategies, agreements on the transfer of rights, licences, OSS compliance audits and support in disputes. In technology contracts, we prepare IT implementation agreements, SLAs, cloud solutions, cyber clauses and SaaS supplier agreements.

For the life science sector, we handle clinical trials, manufacturing processes, advertising of medical devices and medicinal products, as well as vigilance systems. We ensure GDPR compliance in the processing of health data – we select appropriate legal bases, conduct DPIAs and design transfers outside the EEA. We also support innovation financing: we draft R&D agreements, handle grants and prepare full documentation for the IP Box and R&D tax reliefs.

Our Process

We begin cooperation with a diagnosis that identifies the current state of protection and areas requiring improvement.

IP/IT or life science compliance audit – we review agreements, licences and processes.
Risk mapping and clause plan – we identify gaps and propose solutions.
Implementation of agreements and policies – we prepare DPAs, SLAs, licences and internal regulations.
Evidence and compliance – we build repositories, GDPR registers and DPIA documentation.

Benefits

An OSS audit eliminates licensing risks that could block a transaction or expose the company to claims. Well‑drafted technology agreements and SLAs protect against downtime and disputes with suppliers. Well‑organised IP increases company value and facilitates due diligence.

Benefits

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Common Mistakes

The absence of clauses transferring intellectual property rights leads to disputes with subcontractors and employees. Weak SLAs and DPAs generate operational risks and GDPR breaches. Ignoring open source licences results in infringements that surface at the least convenient moment.

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FAQ

We prepare agreements with precise clauses on the transfer of copyright and economic rights. In IT contracts and SaaS models, we define the scope of licences, rules for using OSS components and liability for infringements. This way you know who owns the code and under what conditions you can use it.

We design Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) compliant with GDPR, select Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) and conduct transfer risk assessments. We create records of processing activities and DPIA documentation required for transfers to third countries.

Processing health data under GDPR requires particular care. We select the appropriate legal basis, implement data minimisation, conduct DPIAs and define retention periods. We design technical and organisational measures appropriate to the level of risk.

Yes – we design the structure of qualifying IP rights and prepare the evidentiary documentation required to benefit from these reliefs. We support both at the planning stage and during any potential tax audit.

Yes – within technology agreements we create SLAs with availability parameters, contractual penalties and logging requirements. We prepare security addenda regulating liability for security incidents.