Merchant & Gould's Internet Law Group provides a wide array of Internet law- related counseling to clients of all sizes — from Internet start-up companies and individual entrepRenurs to Fortune 100 companies nationwide and around the world.
As one of the largest IP law firms in the United States and one of only a few that devote themselves solely to intellectual property, Merchant & Gould is able to handle all of the legal IP issues faced by companies or individuals that have a presence on the Internet. Our technological and cross-functional legal expertise enables us to counsel clients in all stages of Internet business development — from setting up a domain to selling products in the U.S. and global marketplaces via the Web.
Specific issues our lawyers can assist you with include:
- Patent and Trademark Protection
- Co-Branding Agreements
- Domain Name Disputes / Litigation
- Online License Agreements
- Web Site Advertising Clearance
- Copyright Issues
- Digital Signature and Encryption
- Email and Internet Usage Policies
- Web Site Development Agreements
- Web Site Disclaimers
The commercial power of the Internet has led to an explosion of usage, and accordingly, an explosion of new legal issues. These new legal issues lead to new laws and first-of-a-kind litigation. Our attorneys recognize and respect that fact, keeping themselves at the forefront of the law through research and continuing education, and by frequently speaking and writing on Internet-related topics. We understand how the new laws and Internet technology affect businesses, and we work with clients to harness the full power of the Internet.
In collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, members of our Internet Law Group have also co-written "A Legal Guide to the Internet".
