App / Software IP Review — Guide
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Guide only — nothing on this page is for sale. App / Software IP Review: how it works in Ireland, when you need a solicitor and how to find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
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Read the guide below, then instruct a regulated Irish solicitor. Our self-complete templates can help you prepare before you do.
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An app or software IP review in Ireland is a solicitor’s check of who owns the intellectual property in an app or software product. This App / Software IP Review is solicitor-handled and Ireland-specific, aligned to the Companies Act 2014 and EU commercial law and tailored to your commercial situation. It is suitable for founders, start-ups and in-house teams, without open-ended hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested commercial litigation; for complex M&A or high-value disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish law and Companies Registration Office (CRO) practice
- One round of review and tailoring against your specific commercial situation
- Plain-English guidance notes for your board or management team
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Start-ups preparing for investment
- Founders who used freelancers or agencies to build their app
- Companies licensing or selling software
- Businesses using open-source components
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- the template then prepares your document(s) or report from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your commercial situation.
- Your document(s) or report and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an app IP review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Who owns code written by a contractor?
Unless there is a written assignment, copyright in code written by a contractor generally stays with the contractor.
Why does open-source matter?
Open-source licences have conditions that can affect how you use and distribute your software, so they should be reviewed.
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