Computer, Internet & Technology Law
Domain Name Disputes:
We can pursue or defend claims of domain name cybersquatting. We are well-versed in this area and have the technical knowledge of the domain name registration system, ICANN's Uniform Dispute Resolution Procedure, the federal Anti-Cybersquatting Act, the national and international agencies involved in these disputes, and federal trademark laws.
Our Technology Law Practice Group has can develop contracts, policies and procedures, terms-of-use agreements, privacy policy and other critical documents necessary for the creation and operation of Web sites and e-commerce sites.
Our attorneys have served as counsel to:
- Century P.C. Board Co., LTD
- Digital 1 Media
- Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP)
- Fox Meadows Software
- Sales Automation Group
- Salco Enterprises
- Uniroyal Engineered Products
Technology Startups:
We offer the fledgling technology companies a wide range of services to bridge the initial gap upon start up. These include services agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, contracts, copyrights, trademarks, employment agreements, suitable executive and employee compensation programs, human resources plans, and much more. We also stand ready to assist with all types of equity and debt financing, including private investing, commercial bank loans, and asset-based loans.
Vendor Negotiations:
If you are making a technology investment with a vendor or business partner, we can assist. With our software litigation background, our attorneys can advise you about how deals often go wrong and work with both parties to craft a transaction that will benefit everyone involved.
Contract Review:
If you are marketing a software or computer-related product, your company will benefit from our review-and-assessment services. We will examine your contracts, licensing agreements, installation agreements, and more, to make sure your company is on the right track and that your rights are protected.
Technology Company Sales and Mergers:
If you are buying or selling a technology company or a technology asset, Lynch & Robbins can assist every step of the way. Our Corporate and Commercial law group has experience with technology-based acquisitions and divestitures, including those involving third-party licensing agreements. We also handle mergers and acquisitions involving intellectual and property and other intangible assets, and "unwind" agreements and new corporate formation for corporate spin-offs or re-structuring.
Intangible Intellectual Property:
The Lynch & Robbins Intellectual Property team handles registration, ownership issues, infringement analyses, and litigation for copyright prosecution and defense. The Firm is well-versed in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), a complex piece of legislation intended to clarify the applicability of copyright law to the digital environment. We also offer technology transfer agreements, licensing agreements, intellectual property due diligence for those buying and selling technology-based assets.
Computer and Technology-Related Litigation:
Lynch & Robbins offers litigation support in all complex matters areas of computer law, including software disputes, copyright litigation, hardware and software installation disputes, license agreement disputes, and more. Our attorneys offer you aggressive representation in all phases, from negotiation through mediation or arbitration, through court and trial. We have successfully defended software companies in cases brought by disgruntled customers and likewise prosecuted, in civil court, faulty software cases with millions of dollars in claimed damages.
The Technology Law Practice Group works closely with our Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups.
If you would like to consult with an attorney regarding a legal matter, or if you have questions about what you have read on The Florida Lawyer Website, then please contact us at (800) 934-5999. Lynch & Robbins has offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Miami, Orlando.