With the development of the Isle of Man as a leading offshore jurisdiction and, in particular, the growth of the e-business sector and particularly e-gaming, the protection of intellectual property rights in the Island has become increasingly important.

We are able to advise on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues including trademarks, patents and copyright issues.

The Island is now one of the leading offshore centres for information and communication technology businesses. In addition to boasting a zero rate of corporate tax and world-class telecommunications infrastructure, the Isle of Man government offers a number of attractive incentives for e-business start ups. Coupled with highly experienced IT support services and a pro-active and forward thinking regulators, the Island is well placed to increase its dominance of this sector.

We have lawyers who have acted for many internet and IT businesses (including a number of household names) in various jurisdictions over a number of years.

The Isle of Man Government continues actively to support the development of international egaming business based on the Island. This support is most clearly demonstrated by the appointment an e-Gaming Ambassador, to globally promote the development of this sector. We have been in the forefront of e-gaming law in the Isle of Man since the very early days of the sector and can bring extensive experience to this relatively young field. The firm can advise upon licencing and regulatory issues, liaise with the Gambling Control Commission on our clients' behalf and, if necessary advise upon the restructuring of such businesses to respond to changing business needs.

Contact:

Paul Kerruish - paul.kerruish@goughco.com
Mark Holligon - mark.holligon@goughco.com
Stephen Mann - stephen.mann@goughco.com