Copyrights, patents and trademarks are now subject to breach of contract claims or other causes of action not typically associated with intellectual property. How well you draft and enforce your contracts often is often more important than how the quality of your copyrights and patents. We represent software and technology companies in contract drafting, negotiations, and enforcement of contracts. When necessary, we have filed suit for our clients seeking specific performance of a contract and damages for breach. For some general background on contracts and computer law, visit our Computer Law page.
Litigation is complicated, unpredictable, and expensive.
Overall, businesses have a decent five-year survival rate for litigation. Over time the legal system has dealt with these unique risks by standardizing the relationships between owners, architects, general contractors, and the subcontractors. We can help. For more in-depth information, go to our Construction Law page. Our firm has experience in Minnesota and Texas state appellate courts, U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fifth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits, and in the Supreme Court of the United States.