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The widespread use of computers in business coupled
with the rapid developments of new hardware and software tools and
E-commerce on the Internet present unique challenges to businesses
seeking to protect their intellectual property rights. Chapman and Cutler LLP attorneys enjoy a solid reputation for innovation and research in the rapidly accelerating world of E-commerce and computer law. We have assisted business clients in protecting their ownership of proprietary applications in such areas as website design, airlines, banking, health care, warehousing, professional athletics, manufacturing and distribution, and communication systems. In addition, Intellectual Property Group attorneys have represented clients with such hardware issues as circuit boards and circuit designs, memory products and power supplies. The firm also represents developers, manufacturers, vendors, consultants, users and integrators of computer software, hardware, communications systems and business methods. We prepare and prosecute patent and copyright applications covering computer systems, E-commerce and methods of doing business. Our attorneys also prepare and respond to requests for proposals and bids for government and large corporate contracts. Additionally, we negotiate hardware purchases, leases and sales, provide legal oversight on software licensing and maintenance contracts, prepare distribution and development agreements for hardware, software and integrated systems, and prepare licensing agreements for software, business methods and other technologies. Once an idea has been protected to our and the client's satisfaction, we also can invoke litigation to enforce that protection. Our attorneys represent clients in litigation arising from use or misuse of computer hardware and software and we keep abreast of conflicting domain name registrations as well as safeguarding website usage. |