Technology and Intellectual Property

The rapid growth of the Internet and technological advances have disrupted the global economy with developers, businesses and entrepreneurs alike seeking a competitive edge.   As commercial lawyers, we understand that intellectual property can be a business’ biggest asset.   Every company needs legal assistance with intellectual property management, licensing, research and development agreements, channel marketing and product distribution agreements, ERP, contracts for business services and Internet law.

• We serve clients in the U.S. and foreign-based clients with operations in the U.S.
• We assist technology developers, licensees and financial parties on transactions related to IT, e-Business, Licensing, Privacy and Data Security, Cloud computing and Software and Mobile Applications.
• We advise online commercial ventures in governance and compliance.
• We offer a wide range of services designed to help clients protect, acquire, sell and merchandise trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names and domain names. We refer clients to patent specialists for patent registrations and prosecution of patents.

This practice area is closely aligned with our Commercial Contracts practice where we have in-depth experience with planning, developing, structuring and negotiating technology, licensing and strategic sourcing contracts for our clients.  We are ranked in Technology and Outsourcing: NY by Chambers USA.