The Internet of (Legal) Things: Legal Considerations for Connected Devices

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There is no question the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way business is done. And sure, you want to be fast to bring things to market – but don’t be too fast!

The IoT presents new legal risks and challenges that need to be considered as IoT adoption continues. Businesses need to ensure their internal departments are working together – and yes, that means including legal. For example, there may be underlying issues related to contractual relationships about which your team needs to be aware – do your contracts address the questions of “who owns the data?” or “who is liable should something go wrong?”

Systems and processes must be in place to protect your customers and your business. The following short articles address some specific intellectual property and contracting issues of which to be aware, as well as some security tips for protecting your connected business.

Ice Miller’s IoT Industry Group includes attorneys who are engineers, IT analysts and data architects, with legal backgrounds, who are helping clients stay ahead of a changing world. You can view more IoT legal insights and resources at icemiller.com/iot.

For more information, contact Judy Okenfuss or another member of Ice Miller's Internet of Things Industry Group.

This publication is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The reader should consult with legal counsel to determine how laws or decisions discussed herein apply to the reader’s specific circumstances.