Technology disputes combine procedural strategy with detailed technical and contractual questions. Relevant matters include software projects, licence scope, intellectual property infringement, confidentiality and the protection of sensitive business information during proceedings.
Procedure and practical preparation
We work from the actual contract, specifications and implementation history rather than relying on a broad project description. Version history, tickets, correspondence and acceptance records can be decisive. In licensing disputes, technical installation counts may differ from the contractual metric. Intellectual property cases can involve specialist jurisdiction and separate interim and main proceedings. Before disclosing source code or sensitive calculations, the necessary scope and available protective measures should be considered. Marking a document confidential is not by itself a complete legal safeguard.
Four practical examples
These are illustrative situations, not descriptions of particular client matters or promises of an outcome.
1. Project abandoned
A software project ends before launch. Deliverables, changes and termination grounds determine payment, repayment and damages questions.
2. Licence audit
An alleged excess of users or systems requires comparison of actual use with the agreed licence metric.
3. Confidential evidence
Source code may be relevant to a claim. The parties should address necessity, access and protective measures before filing.
4. Infringement allegation
The asserted right, its scope and the specific product or conduct must be examined together with jurisdiction and possible urgent relief.
Documents for the initial review
Please keep the complete correspondence, contracts, decisions and service records available. Identify any deadlines and the person coordinating information within your business. The initial review determines the correct procedure and the further evidence needed; it does not replace a filing with the court or authority.
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Legal framework
Updated 13 November 2026. This guide concerns German proceedings; special statutory rules and international instruments may affect the individual case.