Technology Law

Innovation, information technology, materials and biotechnology form the backbone of many modern businesses. The firm has broad experience in technology matters and represents clients in connection with:

Licensing and Outsourcing
The firm attorneys have served as legal counsel in connection with hundreds of licensing and outsourcing transaction for consumers and suppliers of diverse technologies including computer hardware, software and services; medical devices; stem cells; animal models; artificial intelligence; green chemistry; electronic data storage; biotechnology; atom transfer radical polymerization; fuel cells; computer assisted surgery; the 360-degree, spin-effect television camera operation technology for the 2001 Super Bowl; and the core technology for the Lycos Internet search system.

E-Commerce and Internet Law
The firm represents a wide range of clients in pursuing E-commerce opportunities and facing the challenges of the Internet. For example, we have advised both established and start-up companies in the formation and implementation of Internet and E-commerce offerings, as well as related privacy and security issues.

Technology Transfer
The firm advises and represents major educational and research institutions in connection with their establishment and implementation of technology transfer programs and policies. Likewise, the firm provides legal counsel to businesses seeking to collaborate with research institutions and/or acquire rights to their innovations.

Technology Management
The firm regularly provides legal counsel to clients in connection with their development of Intellectual property programs, technology joint ventures, spin-offs and complex transactions related to advanced technology.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation
The firm attorneys have represented customers and suppliers of information technology and other advanced technologies in numerous disputes related to licensing, intellectual property, antitrust, and other complex matters.

For more information about the firm's Technology Law Practice please contact:
Walter P. DeForest, deforest@deforestlawfirm.com