Computer Law

Computer and telecommunications regulatory law issues play an increasingly important role in your businesses, whether you are a purchaser or vendor of software, hardware or other computer technology. Your interests need protection in everything from preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts to registering copyrights, patents and trademarks.

For experienced counsel in all your computer technology and telecommunications law matters, turn to the Computer Law Team at Holland & Knight. Our seasoned lawyers, who work as a part of the firm’s national Technology and Emerging Companies Practice, represent a diverse client base, from financial institutions to computer manufacturers. This ensures that we have handled matters similar to yours.

Dispute Resolution

Internet service providers, computer equipment manufacturers, local telecommunications providers, prototype manufacturers and multinational telecommunications equipment companies all seek the most nuanced and sophisticated strategies when faced with computer-related business disputes. You can expect this kind of advice from the Holland & Knight team, which represents clients’ interests in everything from disagreements over ownership rights to violation of trade secrets.

Intellectual Property Coverage

Your Internet and e-commerce intellectual property matters require legal partners who are always up to date in this area, and who are skilled at meeting the unique challenges that arise in an electronic environment. Because Holland & Knight lawyers adopt a team approach to many client matters, computer law and IP practitioners can readily draw in corporate and securities lawyers as needed.

Asset Protection Savvy

When your firm is presented with Web security issues, including hacking, “port scanning,” and “springboard” liability, you can count on highly informed counsel from Holland & Knight. And on piracy protection matters, you can be assured of a legal team that has successfully represented scores of leading companies, including some of the world’s largest software publishers.