Technology

As much of the nation’s business strength moves from traditional manufacturing to the development and support of emerging technologies, Seyfarth Shaw helps clients exploit opportunities and reduce the risks associated with such rapid change.

We provide integrated, comprehensive legal services to a wide range of technology companies, including:

• Software developers
• Hardware vendors
• Value added resellers
• Internet service providers
• Application service providers
• Technology consultants
• Enterprise solution providers
• Investors in technology companies

Attorneys from our corporate, finance and securities practices help clients with all aspects of corporate transactions and financing, including identifying and negotiating with angel investors, initial public offerings, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other alliances. Our labor and employment attorneys help technology companies with executive contracts and compensation as well as other workforce issues.

Our intellectual property practice group works with technology clients to identify, manage, document and protect their intellectual assets. We provide guidance with purchase and licensing agreements that protect patents, trademarks and trade secrets. When disputes arise, Seyfarth Shaw’s team of experienced litigators help clients resolve issues in court or through a range of alternative dispute resolution methods.