With constantly emerging technology and innovative changes that outpace the legal industry, having an information technology lawyer is increasingly relevant in today’s society. With experience and knowledge in technical aspects of your business and inventions, an experienced information technology lawyer is often a vital component to your success.

There are certain times that trigger your need for an information technology lawyer, based upon your needs and the future of your business. Some of the biggest indicators that you need an information technology lawyer are:

You Are Working with New Technology
If you are working with new technology, it is important that you take the steps necessary to safeguard your work. By drafting and presenting non-disclosure agreements and other privacy agreements to employees and potential investors, you can ensure that your technology is not misappropriated and that your interests are protected at all times.

When you hire an information technology lawyer, it is important to select someone with extensive experience in this field. Peter Brown has focused on information technology and intellectual property issues while a partner in large national law firms and now in his own practice. His dedication and in-depth knowledge of this field has garnered him attention, including being named as the “Lawyer of the Year” in Information Technology Law 2018 for New York City. He will put his extensive experience to use by creating a customized legal strategy that protects your business and technological interests.

You Want to Secure a Licensing Deal
Many IT companies want to make their technology more readily available to the public or to their customers. Licensing deals allow companies to lease their technology to others while still retaining ownership rights over it. An experienced IT lawyer can help structure and negotiate licensing deals or purchase agreement for IT or e-commerce resources.

Peter Brown has the industry knowledge to capably negotiate agreements regarding:
• Software development
• Software licensing
• Software as a service
• Cloud computing
• Computer equipment purchases
• Data and content acquisition licenses
Mr. Brown will meet with you and determine your interests to ensure that all steps are taken to protect them.

You Have another Tech-Related Transaction
An experienced information technology lawyer can negotiate complex information technology transactions on your behalf by drafting contracts in a way that favor you and have concrete provisions to avoid potential misunderstandings. They can also advise you on a number of transactional and logistical issues, including:
• Joint ventures
• Intellectual property
• Hardware and software
• Technology transfers
• E-commerce
• Strategic alliances
• Regulatory matters
• Data security
• Privacy regulations

Peter Brown has been the lead lawyer on countless technology-related transactions. He has negotiated a variety of agreements for the development, licensing and acquisition of information technology and can give you a competitive advantage when approaching these opportunities.

Peter Brown & Associates, PLLC provides you with knowledgeable attorney with extensive industry-specific experience and a wealth of backgrounds in transactional, financial, regulatory and dispute resolution matters.

You Want to Resolve a Technology Dispute through Alternative Dispute Resolution
If you encounter a dispute related to technology, you may not want to publicize this dispute in an open forum like a courtroom. Instead, you may want to use alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration or mediation to resolve the dispute. Mediation involves a third party neutral who guides the parties toward settlement while arbitration involves a decision maker who makes a judgment in a controlled environment.

As frequent counsel to information technology companies, Mr. Brown understands the practical needs of the parties involved in technology disputes and will often recommend alternative dispute resolution as a way to resolve an issue of this nature in calm, private and productive manner. He has experience as an arbitrator and mediator who can help resolve IT and IP disputes and can use this experience to give you a better understanding of the process. He can represent you in arbitration or mediation proceedings.

You Need to Go to Court to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights
In some situations, going to court to clarify your rights or make a stand is the best way to protect your intellectual property rights. While general counsel can certainly handle the day-to-day tasks involved in your business, IT and IP law is a very specialized area of the law that requires an intimate understanding of the nuances of this area of the law and the constant changes that are made in it.

The extensive experience of the Peter Brown & Associates, PLLC includes pursuing and defending claims of intellectual property infringement, fair use, unfair practices, and regulatory compliance. We have also helped clients who were embroiled in complex litigation.

Litigating IP and IT cases can sometimes result in temporary injunctions that can protect your business interests.

You Want to Protect the Future of Your Business
Having an information technology lawyer on your side from the very beginning can reap significant benefits. An IT lawyer can help ensure your business’ compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory matters at all times. An IT lawyer can draft agreements that protect your business and technology. This can help avoid pitfalls.

Additionally, knowledgeable IT lawyers can help your business plan for uncertainty. Since the law is constantly changing, it can be difficult to navigate the regulatory framework around new technological innovations. An experienced IT lawyer can provide information on the current regulations and discuss anticipated changes in the future so that you can properly evaluate your level of risk.

Contact Peter Brown for a Confidential Consultation
If you have decided that it makes sense for you to hire an information technology lawyer, consider Peter Brown & Associates, PLLC for your needs. Peter Brown has an active practice that focuses exclusively on the areas of information technology, intellectual property, technology-related transactions and civil litigation. His in-depth understanding of technological issues and the changing laws in these areas make him perfectly suited to protect your interests on any level. Contact us online or call 212-939-6440 to set up a confidential consultation with our skilled legal advocates.

Peter Brown
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