Intellectual Property Law

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