New developments in information technology can be worth millions, but only if businesses protect their valued research, products and methods. Those in the IT industry must also balance the intellectual property rights of their own innovations with the rights of copyright holders who created the content that IT delivers to the public. Open source software, software licensing negotiations and technology transfer all come with the potential for legal disputes for information technology producers, vendors and users. And because information technology is integral to businesses in virtually every industrial sector, it’s important to work with a law firm that has insight into and understanding of those different sectors as well as IT issues.
Our attorneys accept the reality that IT products and methods are developed faster than the laws to regulate them, and that some laws, such as tax laws, could not have anticipated the advent of such technology and its new form of “property.” Several of our intellectual property attorneys represent IT clients on matters ranging from prosecuting patents, to communicating with clients on the risks and benefits of open source software, to litigating all manner of intellectual property issues.
The building of computer data centers also entails unique legal considerations related to intellectual property, real estate, utility and other areas of law. One of our real estate attorneys is one of the few in the nation knowledgeable in the real estate issues affecting large computer data centers, and has even published on the subject. In short, our attorneys have as dynamic a practice as the industry demands.
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Chicago
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Litigation can be a chess match or a street fight: Rob is comfortable with either approach. Litigation can be a chess match or a street fight: Rob is comfortable with ... |
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Chicago
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Susan is a highly experienced employment law attorney who serves as a seamless extension of her clients' HR and in-house legal teams. Susan is a highly experienced employment law attorney who serves as a seaml... |
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Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in major commercial disputes, with a particular focus in lender liability cases, fraud-based invest... Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in m... |
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Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals through strategic and creative approaches to the protection and enforcement of their intellectu... Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals ... |
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Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach, Zachary delivers practical, tactical, and experienced advice to a diverse clientele that inclu... Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach,... |
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Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them in federal courts across the United States. Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them... |
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Chuck is a creative and highly efficient employment litigator and advisor to private and public sector employers across a wide spectrum of industries. Chuck is a creative and highly efficient employment litigator and advisor t... |
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Carl is a trial lawyer who defends complex, high-profile cases. Carl is a trial lawyer who defends complex, high-profile cases. |
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Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law practice groups. Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law pra... |
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Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal practice, which primarily focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal... |
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Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small- to mid-sized companies, as well as their principals, in a variety of industries. Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small... |
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Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin handles a wide range of transactional and governance matters for corporate clients and financial ... Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin ha... |
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