Contracts & Licensing
Araucaria drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements and related legal documents in intellectual property and data protection, as well as related commercial and online matters. Our work includes licensing and transfer agreements, franchise and trademark coexistence agreements, influencer contracts, online terms, and data processing agreements.
What We Do
IP & Licensing Agreements
We draft and negotiate trademark and copyright licenses, franchise agreements, assignments and transfers of trademark and copyright rights, trademark coexistence agreements, settlement agreements, and related contracts governing the ownership, use, and commercial exploitation of these rights.
Commercial, Brand & Digital Terms
We draft, review, and negotiate influencer agreements, image rights agreements, terms of use, e-commerce terms, promotion, competition, and raffle rules, and other legal documents connected with brands, online activities, and the commercial use of intellectual property. We also advise on contractual matters involving communication agencies and creative professionals where they relate to these areas.
Data Protection Agreements
We draft and review data processing agreements, data protection clauses, and other privacy-related contractual provisions under the FADP and, where applicable, the GDPR.
Review, Adaptation & Negotiation
We review and adapt existing contracts and templates, identify legal and commercial risks, and lead or support negotiations. For multi-jurisdictional matters, we coordinate with our established network of specialist partners where needed.
Whom It Is For
Swiss and international companies that create, license, acquire, transfer, use, or commercialize intellectual property, digital content, or other rights, or that need contractual support in connection with data protection or online activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you adapt our existing contracts or templates?
Yes. We review and adapt existing agreements, identify provisions that should be amended or added, and preserve the existing structure where appropriate rather than starting from scratch.
Do you draft data processing agreements?
Yes. We draft and review data processing agreements and related privacy clauses under the FADP and, where applicable, the GDPR.
Can you draft trademark licensing agreements?
Yes. We draft and negotiate trademark licensing agreements, including provisions on permitted use, territory, exclusivity, royalties, duration, and termination. We can also advise on copyright licensing where relevant.
Can you help with the transfer of intellectual property rights?
Yes. We draft and review assignments and transfers of trademarks and copyright, including transfers connected with transactions, restructurings, commissioned work, or changes of ownership.
Can you adapt agreements used in other countries for Switzerland?
Yes. We review the existing agreement, identify the provisions that need to be adapted for Swiss law or practice, and make targeted changes rather than rewriting the contract unnecessarily.
Get in touch to discuss your contracts, licensing arrangements, transfers, or negotiations.