|
|
E-commerce and Internet
In one decade, the Internet has changed the rules about the ways companies do business. From its beginnings as a Department of Defense experiment and a university research tool, the Internet has evolved into a worldwide distribution channel and a powerful communications medium. Now it's a fast-changing business environment.
|
|
|
Internet law is equally dynamic. That's why Stoel Rives has assembled a group of eBusiness attorneys who are currently on legal trends and who have literally written the book on the myriad legal issues facing businesses on the Web. We have assisted a large number of e-based clients companies with business organization, private and public financing, and protection of technology and all aspects of doing business on the Web from affiliation agreements to Web site hosting and everything in between, taking the company public or positioning the company for an exit strategy. We also counsel mature companies feeling the uncomfortable gnaw of anxiety that the Internet may be threatening their extinction. We help these brand leaders leverage their customer-service expertise, management depth, positive cash flow and borrowing power to expand their market share and fend off entrepreneurial competitors doing business on the Web.
We know that fast-track Internet and eCommerce businesses have unique needs. Our lawyers have extensive experience serving these needs, and doing it at Net speed. We know the players, we know the turf, and—seasoned by hundreds of technology-driven transactions—we know how to play the game. For more information, contact any of the members of our eBusiness Group.
Corporate, Securities and Finance Services
Advisor, director, employee and independent contractor agreements
Company formation and organization, incorporation, board composition
Mergers, Acquisitions, IPOs
Joint Venture and strategic partnering agreements
Nondisclosure, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements
Stock Option Plans
Venture and angel financing, private placements, bridge loans
Compliance Services
Advertising compliance
Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission proceedings
International import and export control counseling
Linking and framing
Legal disclaimers
Privacy policies
Product liability compliance and protection
Regulatory compliance
Sales tax compliance
Sweepstakes and promotions
Website audits
Contracts and Agreements
Affiliation agreements
Colocation agreements
Comarketing agreements
Content licensing and distribution agreements
Dark and light fiber optic services agreements and licensing
e-Commerce supplier and distribution agreements
ISP agreements
Network services and infrastructure agreements
Sales terms and conditions
Service level agreements
Fulfillment house agreements
Telecommunications agreements
Warranties
Web dealer and reseller agreements
Web site design agreements
Intellectual Property Protection
On-line copyright protection and licensing
Domain name acquisition and transfer agreements
Patent prosecution and licensing
Personal data protection
Trademark clearance, protection, licensing and policing
Trade secret protection program counseling
Litigation
Bulletin board and chat room securities fraud claims
Choice of law issues, jurisdiction and venue
Computer crimes counseling and prosecution assistance
Defamation, invasion of privacy
Domain name disputes
Free speech
Intellectual property infringement disputes
|
|
|
|