Creative
solutions and practical advice for established and emerging technology
companies.
New and existing technology enterprises look to HCMP for answers to
the complicated questions presented by the evolution of the new economy.
We have helped scores of domestic and international companies and individuals
with innovative solutions in the fields of:
- electronic commerce
- Internet law
- telecommunications
- software
- information technology
- healthcare, and others.
Every
aspect of enterprise creation and development.
We provide our clients with practical, cost-effective representation
throughout the life cycle of a business. From formation of the company,
through financings and growth, to mergers, acquisitions, and securities
offerings, our Business attorneys combine corporate, securities, and
intellectual property legal expertise with a practical understanding
of a technology company's business needs. We are frequently called upon
to complement a client's management team by participating in strategic
planning discussions, often at the senior-management and director levels.
Our team approach gives our clients the flexibility to call on a number
of our attorneys who are not only familiar with that client's products,
technology, and business model, but also understand the strategic and
tactical considerations of management and the board of directors.
Dispute
resolution and litigation.
While we strive to assist our clients in managing their risks and minimizing
disputes, our clients sometimes become involved in disputes requiring
litigation or alternative dispute resolution. For such circumstances,
our Litigation group has extensive expertise involving all aspects of
business and technology.
Covering
all areas and enterprises relating to high technology.
Our work in the technology industry includes representing software
developers, electronic commerce companies (both business-to-consumer
and business-to-business), electronic publishers, server companies,
telecommunications companies, and others. We also assist "non-tech"
companies with their technology needs. Our capabilities and expertise
include:
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Corporate
formation
- Analyzing the appropriate entity-type for your business
- Company formation and incorporation
- Founders' and shareholders' agreements
- Board of director and shareholder issues
Corporate
finance
- Private placements
- Venture capital financing
- Bank financing
- Public offerings
Mergers
& Acquisitions
- Stock purchase and sale transactions
- Asset purchase and sale transactions
- Mergers
- Reorganizations
Internet
Law
- Electronic commerce
- Website terms of use agreements
- Website privacy policies
- Website development agreements
- Click-wrap licensing agreements
- Linking agreements
- Advertising agreements
- Domain names
- Employer e-mail policies
Software
- Development, licensing, distribution, and protection of software
- Implementation and integration agreements
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreements
- Software escrow agreements
- Maintenance and support agreements
Intellectual
Property
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Protection of trade secrets and proprietary information
- Licensing of intellectual property
- Infringement issues and disputes
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Employment
and Employee Benefits
- Employment law compliance
- Employment agreements
- Stock option and employee stock purchase plans
- Confidentiality, non-competition, and consulting agreements
- Other employee benefits
Strategic
Alliances and Corporate Partnering
- Joint ventures
- Joint development and technology sharing agreements
- Co-branding agreements
Representative
Clients.
The following is a partial, representative list of clients we've been
privileged to serve:
- eAcceleration Corp.
- Envision Telephony
- JAMCO Corporation
- Hewlett Packard Company
- Hyperion Innovations, Inc.
- MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc.
- Rane Corporation
- Weyerhaeuser Company
