Information Technology

Our Information Technology practice group has extensive experience in a broad range of matters, encompassing new media, electronic commerce, Internet law and computer law.

Representative matters we have handled include the following:

1. Business method patents

   Procured and enforced business method patents; defended against claims of patent infringement and advised clients on designing technology to avoid infringing others' patents.

2. Software protection

   Advised clients on how to obtain copyright, patent and trade secret protection for their software.

3. Trademark, copyright and tradename protection

   Advised clients on how to protect online business trademarks, copyrights and tradenames.

4. Licensing

   Negotiated and drafted patent, copyright, software and trademark licenses for web-based and brick and mortar businesses.

5. Domain name registration, protection and transfers

   Represented domain name owners in proceedings in all forums adjudicating registration and domain name disputes.

6. Joint ventures and strategic alliances

   Negotiated and drafted joint venture and similar arrangements for web-based commercial ventures.

7. Strategic planning

   Advised clients on formation of web-based businesses, moving brick and mortar businesses online, and structuring online deals.

8. Financings/Venture Capital

   Represented investors and companies in equity and debt investments in Internet related ventures.

9. Web site agreements

   Structured and negotiated development, hosting and linking agreements and joint ventures to operate web site and Internet ventures.

10. Software development agreements

    Negotiated and drafted software development agreements.

11. Foreign legal restrictions

    Advised clients regarding state, national and international laws and restrictions on operation of web businesses.

12. Online privacy

    Advised clients regarding online privacy obligations and developments; and drafted client online privacy policies.

13. Content licensing

    Negotiated and prepared content licenses for online use.

14. Electronic signature laws

    Provided clients advice on implementing electronic signature procedures and compliance with electronic signature law mandates.

15. E-mail policies

    Advised clients regarding company e-mail policies, and drafted client e-mail policies.

16. Use of works in new media

    Advised clients concerning use of traditional works in new media.

17. Sales tax

    Provided advice on taxation of web-based businesses.

18. Business taxes

    Counseled clients on corporate income and franchise tax issues arising from the operation of web-based businesses and the use of the Internet.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.