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The core asset of the emerging technology company is, of course, its technology. In order to maintain the value of the company, it is important to obtain the highest and broadest form of technology protection available. In addition, as emerging technology companies go forward, the protection of their intellectual property is paramount and must be a component of the general counseling advice given to that company. Siavage Law Group is highly experienced in issues such as:

  • Trademark prosecution and protection
  • Copyrights
  • Mask works
  • Trade secret protection
  • Intellectual property assignments and employee/independent contractor agreements
  • Royalty agreements
  • Licensing agreements for software and other technology
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer and distributor agreements
  • Reseller and private labeling agreements
  • Outsourcing
  • Commercialization of university-owned intellectual property
  • Domain name dispute resolution
  • Regulatory compliance for e-commerce efforts

    • In addition, numerous issues arise with respect to transactions completed by emerging technology companies over the internet, including via e-commerce websites. SLG provides a broad range of advice with respect to e-commerce transactions, the protection of intellectual property placed on the internet, and terms and conditions for the use of company portals and websites.

    On the investor side, SLG's breadth of intellectual property law knowledge and ability affords the potential investor the resources required to ensure that the subject company has adequately attended to intellectual property protection issues. Intellectual property due diligence is a critically important component of the investment decision, and SLG lawyers have advised investors on the protection issues in numerous transactions.