Technology & Internet

Our information technology and Internet law attorneys provide services in the evolving areas of Internet, computer, and electronic commerce law. We have developed a cross-disciplinary team of lawyers who provide comprehensive representation of clients faced with novel transactional and litigation issues associated with e-commerce. Our work in this area includes legal services tailored to emerging Internet companies, companies who seek to do business on the web, and companies using technology in their operations.

Our attorneys counsel clients regarding the following issues:

• Intellectual Property. Acquisition and use of intellectual property rights for businesses; preparation and review of licenses, escrow documents, maintenance agreements, and other documents; trademark and copyright protection, registration, and maintenance; infringement avoidance; and trade secret protection.
• Advertising and Marketing. Advertising or promoting products or services via the Internet or through other electronic media.
• Domain Names. Domain name selection and registration, protection of domain names, and resolution of disputes regarding domain names.
• Website Development and Maintenance. Drafting website development agreements and web hosting agreements; auditing website content for potential problems.
• Tax and Other Regulatory Compliance. Research of and compliance with sales and use tax issues, laws regarding licenses to do business, and other business issues.
• Financial Institutions. Research and compliance with federal and state laws regarding advertising and conducting business via the Internet.
• Privacy and Electronic Mail Policies. Drafting privacy policies for websites; drafting policies governing employee Internet and e-mail usage.
• Electronic Contracting. Terms and conditions of contractual undertakings with persons on the Internet; preparation and review of documents involved with e-commerce and electronic contracting.
• Software and Technology Agreements. Drafting and review of software license agreements, maintenance and support agreements, and other agreements relating to the use and/or purchase of technology.
• Litigation and Distribution of Commercial Disputes. Trademark and copyright infringement, breach of contract, breach of warranty, ICANN complaints, and other commercial disputes.