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Berenzweig Leonard has deep transactional experience in all elements of corporate and technology law. From formation, to capital raise (angel, seed or venture capital investments), through growth and maturity stages and on to liquidity events (mergers and acquisitions), our firm provides strategic business and legal advice to founders, boards of directors and investors.
Our technology practice has included software development and licensing expertise since the “dot.com” days of 1998. We represent U.S. and international clients in the hardware, software, internet, data hosting, Cloud, government contracting and professional services industries. We have represented overseas companies doing business in the U.S. from the U.K., Scotland, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Whether you are a start-up or an established technology company, you need knowledgeable and experienced counsel to protect your interests, help you raise capital and support you throughout your entire life cycle. We can help you achieve all of your legal goals in a cost-effective manner.
Integrated Direct Marketing, LLC v. Drew May and Merkle, Inc., Case No. 1:14-cv-1183 (E.D. Va. 2015); No. 16-1032 (4th Cir. 2017), motion for summary judgment granted representing data-based marketing company, dismissing a seven-count complaint in its entirety, which claimed over $55 million dollars in damages alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, violation of the Arkansas, North Carolina, and Virginia trade secret laws, intentional interference with business expectancies, and unjust enrichment; successfully preserved entirety of decision on appeal with affirmance in full by the Fourth Circuit.
Emerging Asia PTE, Ltd. v. Tinchev, et al., Case No. 1:17-cv-287 (D.D.C. 2017), successfully defended against a motion for temporary restraining order by former employer alleging tortious interference, conversion of proprietary information, breach of a confidentiality agreement, civil conspiracy, and other related causes of action.
TomTom, Inc. v. Adolph, No. 14-1699 (Fed. Cir.), multi-year patent infringement litigation representing patent owner at both the district court and appellate level involving technology to crowd-source the creation of digital maps; successfully appealed district court claim construction ruling, achieving complete reversal and remand.
Oracle America, Inc. v. Service Key, LLC, No. 4:12-cv-0790 (N.D. Cal.), successfully defended small business against allegations of copyright infringement relating to Unix operating system software.
Seneca One Finance, Inc. v. Kris Bloshuk, Case No. 16-cv-1848 (D. Md. 2016), motion to dismiss granted with prejudice dismissing complaint in its entirety, which alleged breach of a non-solicitation and non-competition agreement, civil conspiracy, violation of the Maryland Trade Secrets Act, and other related causes of action.
Intercom Federal Systems Corporation v. Technical and Management Resources, Inc., et al., Case No. 2013-17672 (Va. Cir. Ct. 2014), secured a preliminary injunction order in Fairfax County Circuit Court, enjoining a government contractor from terminating a teaming partner from a joint venture, and also enjoining the government contractor from soliciting and/or hiring any employees or contractors of the teaming partner.
Top5, Inc. v. Core Point Consulting, Inc., Case No. 1:13-cv-1510 (D. Md. 2013), defended an IT company and its sole owner, who started an allegedly competing business, from claims for breach of contract, including alleged breach of various restrictive covenants. Successfully defended against a motion for temporary restraining order after the court specifically found there was no irreparable harm that would have severely limited the owner and his IT company from continuing operations.
ForceX, Inc. v. Technology Fusion, LLC et al., Case No. 4:11-cv-00088 (E.D. Va. 2011), defended a government contractor and its sole owner against a former employer against claims of breach of duty of loyalty and fiduciary duty, breach of contract, violation of Virginia’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and intentional interference with contract, all seeking punitive damages and injunctive relief. Successfully defended against a motion to expedite discovery with the court specifically finding that the former employer was unlikely to succeed on the merits and could not show irreparable harm, which a ruling subsequently resulted in the former employer withdrawing its motion for preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order.
Quantum Systems Integrators, Inc. v. Sprint Nextel Corporation, No. 1:07-cv-00491 (E.D. Va.), successfully defended large company in copyright infringement trial involving network monitoring software.
Research In Motion Ltd. v. Eastman Kodak Co., No. 3:08-cv-2075 (N.D. Tex.), supported counter-claim plaintiff in expert discovery portion of multi-firm patent infringement suit involving object linking and embedding software within Internet browsers.
“Overview of Cybersecurity for Commercial and GovCon Companies,” Presenter, Renaissance Forums, February 9, 2017.
“Workplace Violence & Cybersecurity.” The Business Benefits Group. Presentation, 2017.
“Introduction to the Service Contract Labor Standards.” Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Presentation, 2017.
“Key Risks and Common Mistakes in Administering SCA Contracts.” Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Presentation, 2017.
“Appeals 101: Preserving Your Trial Record and Maximizing Your Chances at Appeal.” Fairfax Bar Association. Moderator, 2017.
Software Developers Can Relax, Findley, Decoding IP Blog, 2016.
Panelist, George Mason American Inn of Court, 2016.
Panelist, The Washington West Film Festival, 2015 and 2016.
“Cover Your Tunes! Legal Protections for Musicians,” South by Southwest Festival, 2016.
“Trademark and Copyright Infringement in the Digital Age,” International Jazz Day, 2016.
“Bringing Meaning and Contribution to Business – MBA Course.” Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Lecture, 2016.
“Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation Continuing Legal Education Course.” Fairfax Bar Association. Moderator, 2016.
“Hot Topics and Trends in Employment Law.” Insurance Marketing Center. Presentation, 2016.
Panelist for Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course, 2014 – 2016.
“Joint Employer Doctrine Could Spell More Litigation Trouble.” DRI, The Critical Path, (Volume 19, Issue 13). 2015.
“Examining Legal Issues and Contract Disputes.” Construction Contract Workshop. Stafford County. Dec. Presentation, 2015.
“Avoiding Software Patent Quicksand,” Findley, Decoding IP Blog, 2015.
“Patent FAQs: What Happens During the Patent Process?” Findley, Decoding IP Blog, 2015.
“Patent FAQs: How Much Does it Cost?” Findley, Decoding IP Blog, 2014.
“Patent FAQs: Why Do I Need a Patent Attorney?” Findley, Decoding IP Blog, 2014.
“Five Hot Topics in Employment Law.” BB&T Insurance Services. Presentation, 2014.
Panelist for National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Congress. 2011 – 2014.
Panelist for National Veterans Small Business Conference. 2011 – 2014.
“Contract Drafting Essentials and Defamation in the Digital Age.” The Association of Bridal Consultants. Presentation, 2013.
Our attorneys are also regularly cited as an authority on business and technology law and litigation issues in such major publications as The Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, SHRM HR Magazine, Smart CEO Magazine, and Lawyers Weekly.
Seth Berenzweig, one of the firm’s managing partners and member of the technology litigation practice, frequently appears on national and local television networks such as Fox Business News, Bloomberg Television, Fox News Channel, CNN, BBC, and D.C. television outlets discussing breaking news, including business and technology law developments, and Supreme Court rulings impacting companies.
The attorneys in our Technology Litigation group are AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethics. Several members of our firm have also successfully completed and received extensive litigation training at the National Trial Advocacy College, a week-long intensive trial course.
Berenzweig Leonard has helped us develop mutually beneficial teaming agreements that allow us to expand our range of services in order for us to receive additional revenue through third party agreements including subcontract agreements, to protect our best interests.

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