Wearable technology: will legal issues spoil the party?

Wearable technology is experiencing a surge in popularity, giving rise to a broad range of legal issues. Areas of primary concern include intellectual property protection, and data protection and privacy. Cooley partner Sarah Pearce takes a closer look at how potential legal challenges could mold future development of wearable tech.

The article has appeared in Information Age, SCL, Just-Style and Telecoms.

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