Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 has the potential to change the business landscape permanently, but there are also legal challenges which must be managed when these technologies are implemented.

The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0 as it is also known, refers to the industrial development phase which is signified by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), blockchain, big data, 5G, robotics, quantum computers and other advanced technology. Put differently, this phase may be viewed as describing the technological progress where borders between physical, digital and biological systems become blurred.

These new technologies already influence many areas in society and have the potential to dramatically change the way we work, as well as how we communicate and act as consumers. Of course, legislation is also influenced by these changes.

Vinge follows the legal and political development both at EU and national levels. Vinge’s specialists have extensive experience regarding the legal issues which the fourth industrial revolution brings. As a full-service law firm, we can offer legal advice within all areas of corporate law. We have a specialised team which works cross functionally in all areas in the fourth industrial revolution, such as:

Negotiations and preparation of commercial agreements with co-operation partners, suppliers and customers;
The best way to secure a company’s intellectual property rights;
Which rules will be applicable within data protection, information and security for your business operations; as well as
M&A deals and capital acquisitions, and related regulatory issues regarding, for example, foreign direct investments and aspects of competition law.

We tailor our advice in order for you to be able to manage the legal challenges which are specific for your particular sector and business.