John Benjamin

Partner, Duane Morris

John Benjamin serves as a co-chair for the Duane Morris Technology, Media and Telecom industry group. He is one of the UK’s leading technology lawyers with clients across the globe.

Mr. Benjamin focuses his practice on intellectual property, technology and privacy law, dealing with both transactional matters and disputes in the UK and abroad.

He is regularly asked to advise global technology companies on bleeding edge legal issues that cross multiple disciplines. These often involve “bet the farm” decisions where he is asked by clients to provide legal solutions to help turn their aspirations into reality. His skills have been developed both in private practice as well as in an in-house environment (whilst working at a multi-national consumer electronics company).

Mr. Benjamin has extensive experience in data protection matters, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Mr Benjamin serves on the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and actively contributes to the pro bono activities of the firm.

Areas of Practice

Intellectual Property Law
Data Protection and Information Law
GDPR
Technology Law

Contributed to

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Warranties and indemnities in software licence agreements

Practice Notes

This Practice Note looks at the specific issues relating to warranties and indemnities in software licence agreements. It explores typical warranties such as conformity with specification, freedom from viruses and use of open source software. In addition to warranties, it also considers indemnities, particularly indemnities relating to infringement of third-party intellectual property rights. The Practice Note is produced in partnership with Tom Bohills of Chronos Law and John Benjamin of Duane Morris LLP.

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