With the never-ending free flow of information over the Internet and mobile devices, it is more important than ever to protect your intellectual property rights. At the same time, intellectual property, computer, and Internet law have become progressively more complicated.
Felhaber Larson intellectual property attorneys represent clients of all sizes regarding intellectual property, computer, and Internet matters. Whether you need to protect software through copyright and trade secret law, seek to negotiate software licenses and related agreements, or want to resolve a domain name-related matter, our attorneys can help.
In recent years, Felhaber attorneys have developed considerable experience and expertise representing clients in matters pertaining to Internet law, including employee-related matters in the workplace. We understand how the Internet and electronic transactions may be used to foster global business opportunities, growth and collaborations.
From domain names to complex Web site development agreements, we can also advise you on the legal ramifications of using the Internet for business.
Through our intellectual property practice area, we cover four fundamental areas of the law:
Copyrights
Analysis of copyright claims
Copyright assignments
Filings with U.S. Copyright Office
Filings with U.S. Customs
Litigation
Protection of work
Work made-for-hire agreements
Trademarks
- Trade dress, certification marks and collective marks
- Trademark enforcement – cease and desist letters
- Trademark litigation
- Trademark license agreements
- Trademark assignments
- Trademark opposition or cancellation actions
- Trademark searches and opinions on registrability
- U.S., Canadian trademark registrations
Trade Secrets
Trade secret litigation
Trade secret protection plans and agreements
Internet
Domain names
Conflict resolution with domain registrars
Cyber squatter prevention and mitigation
Domain name registration
Litigation and arbitration (UDRP)
Management
Employment-related online services
ADA compliance
Alternative dispute resolution
E-mail and Web site usage
Employee handbook
Employer electronic monitoring of the workplace
HR documents
Job applications
Labor union solicitation
Litigation and arbitration
Workplace social media issues and policies
Web site and Internet intellectual property issues
Copyright protection and use of copyrighted material
Trademark use, protection and licensing
Web site contract issues
Electronic commerce matters
Licensing of intellectual property
Privacy statements
Source code escrow agreements
Terms of use
Web site hosting agreements
Web site development agreements