SOFTWARE INDUSTRY LEGAL SOLUTIONS

Our software attorneys draft and negotiate SaaS, software, technology, digital marketing,  IP transactions, and support general counsel in representing technology companies. 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & PROTECTION

How Do I Protect My Software? 


Legal issues related to software development and software procurement are complex, and you must understand work for hire relationships, copyright licensing, copyright assignments, and software development agreements. Each stage of the software development process involves different legal needs. Our Dallas software lawyers are experienced in advising software developers and technology companies at each stage of the software development lifestyle.


Common Legal Issues With Software

 

  • Ownership and registration of intellectual property regarding software and hardware;
  • Software development agreements;
  • Protection and monetization of IP rights; 
  • Defense of third-party infringement claims;
  • Entity formation, capital, and financing strategies; and 
  • Enforcing copyrights.

 

Common Legal Solutions For Software

 

  • Trademark counseling and litigation;
  • Licensing and technology transactions;
  • Security offerings and litigation;
  • Patent counseling and litigation;
  • Consumer class action and litigation; and
  • Executive compensation and employee benefits.

 

Our professional team of software lawyers specializes in areas such as cloud computing, data privacy, licensing, E-commerce, mergers and acquisitions, non-competition, open-source software, outsourcing, patents, copyrights and trade secrets, and SaaS agreements.


Software Protection Attorneys


Our Dallas software lawyers represent clients throughout the United States, state, and local courts, including the U.S. District Court's for the Eastern District of Texas, the Northern District of Texas, and the Western District of Texas. 



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Additional Software Industry Focus 

Our Attorneys Provide Experienced Legal Guidance


Our Dallas lawyers are experienced in advising clients involving software development and software protection.   We advise clients on litigation issues, patent filings, trademark filings, and copyright filings, including many other business, licensing, and personal matters. If you need assistance with internet law, copyright law, trademark law, patent law, business counseling related to starting your business, forming a business, drafting business or franchise agreements, intellectual property enforcement, or IP infringement defense, our experienced attorneys and counselors at law can assist you.


Our software clients can converse with our industry-experienced lawyers in business law, contract law, litigation, and intellectual property. For a complete list of our legal services, please see the complete service list of our law firms services:

 

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Your project will be handled by legal experts every time. You will have the most experienced attorneys working for you. 

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You’ll find the support you need to ensure that things run smoothly. We’re here to help with all your legal needs.

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