AI Advisory: IP, Data Protection & Governance
Araucaria advises Swiss and international companies on legal issues arising from the use of AI where they intersect with intellectual property and data protection. We advise on AI tools, chatbots, contracts, permitted and restricted uses, transparency, and other legal questions arising from specific AI systems and business uses.
AI, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection
We advise on copyright, trademarks, confidential information, personal data, transparency, and contractual issues linked to AI, including the EU AI Act where applicable. This includes reviewing specific AI systems and use cases, drafting or reviewing terms, assessing permitted uses and legal risks, and identifying applicable transparency requirements for AI systems and AI-generated or manipulated content.
AI Governance Programs
As an extension of our data protection work, we help companies develop practical AI governance programs covering internal use, responsibilities, policies, shadow AI, transparency, and risk management. Because effective AI governance extends beyond legal and privacy issues, we work with a selected IT/IS specialist to address the broader operational and governance framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you review how our company is already using AI?
Yes. We review specific AI tools and use cases, identify IP, data protection, contractual, and transparency risks, and recommend practical safeguards.
Do we need an AI policy for employees?
Often, yes. An internal AI policy can define permitted and restricted uses, address confidential information and personal data, and reduce shadow AI risks.
Can you advise on chatbots and other customer-facing AI tools?
Yes. We advise on data protection, transparency, contracts, content, and intellectual property issues arising from chatbots and other customer-facing AI systems, including applicable requirements to inform users when they are interacting with AI.
Does the EU AI Act apply to our business?
It depends on your activities, role, systems, and territorial connection to the EU. We assess whether the AI Act applies and identify the obligations relevant to your specific situation.
Can employees use public AI tools with company or client information?
That depends on the information involved, the tool, and your internal rules. We assess risks relating to confidential information, personal data, intellectual property, and contractual restrictions, and help define permitted and restricted uses in your AI policies and governance framework.
Get in touch to discuss the legal implications of your AI systems, policies, or business uses.