Intellectual Property Protection and Commercialization
Many firms have discovered that the intellectual property (IP) owned by their company comprises a large portion of its worth. Some businesses are heavily invested in patents and industrial designs. Others are more oriented to the emphasis and use of their trademarks and branding. Regardless of the type of IP involved, Jim provides tactical and strategic guidance relating to ongoing protection and commercialization of IP. He also evaluates, negotiates, prepares and reviews in-licenses and out-licenses covering a variety of industries, technologies, IP rights, and activities.
Software and Internet Activities
Jim has represented clients on the development and the user side of software and internet transactions. Jim’s technology practice involving software, web-based and mobile apps, ownership and development, internet services and products, software as a service, and e-commerce. He assists clients by counseling on legal considerations of development and distribution activities, and contracts needed to properly document and protect client interests.
Website Legal Notices
As state and federal laws grow in complexity and establish data privacy requirements, firms that collect information of or about individuals must provide users with written notice of the company’s collection, use and dissemination practices. Website owners may find it beneficial to establish terms under which users may access or use the website. Jim provides guidance regarding and prepares privacy policies, terms of use, terms of service, terms of sale, EULAs, click-wrap licenses, browse-wrap licenses, and disclaimers.