Internet and Technology Law

Potter Anderson & Corroon's attorneys provide comprehensive representation in the area of electronic commerce, Internet and technology law.  The services our attorneys offer in this area are as diverse as the Internet and its related technologies.  Representing clients both from the perspective of the customer and that of a technology service provider, our attorneys counsel clients with respect to litigation and business transactions in the fields of information technology, privacy and security.  This work has included representing clients in software licensing and development disputes, in corporate acquisitions and divestitures, in negotiating technology-related agreements, and in developing corporate policies and procedures to comply with privacy and security regulations.  Some specific matters on which our attorneys have worked include:  

• The information technology aspects of numerous acquisitions and divestitures, including the divestiture of a multi-billion dollar business.
  
• The outsourcing of corporate information technology services, including one of the largest outsourcing transactions worldwide.
  
• Representing an international software services company regarding its electronic commerce transactions and a joint venture to promote the online sale of software to end users.
  
• Negotiating online supply agreements with customers of an international personal care products company.
  
• Representing both technology providers and recipients in the negotiation of agreements for outsourcing of information technology services, software licensing and development, web access, domain name transfer, conversion services, computer system sales and integration, consulting services, and confidentiality.
  
• Counseling clients on the establishment of e-commerce web sites and the publication of online catalogs.
  
• Litigation relating to performance or breach of software licensing and development agreements.