Industries
Technology
Our attorneys work with internet and technology-based businesses and businesses that face challenges within the space of corporate intellectual property where we advise them on the ever changing and emerging legal issues in today’s technology world. This includes representing corporate interests in intellectual property filings and transactions involving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and United States Copyright Office. Our attorneys have advised on license, sublicense and intellectual property based transactions involving trademarks, software code and customer data between commercial/technology industries, including Fortune 500 companies, publically traded companies, start-ups in various web based applications and software development companies.
Our attorneys have experience preparing technology centric transactional documents, including those for mergers and acquisitions, sales, NDA’s, supplier/vendor, retail, marketing, private label, licensing, leases, IT, commercial rights, fiber optic, managed services, pen testing, security, cyber risk, insurance, Federal/State compliance, co-location, business continuity, data center, software, internet, right of ways, technology data ownership, data hostage, IP licensure, software licensure, open source review, and metadata and have negotiated and drafted settlement and release documents pertaining to these types of transactions. Further, our attorneys have vast experience preparing commercial based privacy policies, terms and conditions of use, security agreements and disclaimers for technology services (SaaS and cloud-based) and software/data applications, web applications and websites.
Our attorneys are also well-versed on data compliance issues including US based and GDPR and have experience helping clients navigate these issues.
- Overview
Technology
Our attorneys work with internet and technology-based businesses and businesses that face challenges within the space of corporate intellectual property where we advise them on the ever changing and emerging legal issues in today’s technology world. This includes representing corporate interests in intellectual property filings and transactions involving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and United States Copyright Office. Our attorneys have advised on license, sublicense and intellectual property based transactions involving trademarks, software code and customer data between commercial/technology industries, including Fortune 500 companies, publically traded companies, start-ups in various web based applications and software development companies.
Our attorneys have experience preparing technology centric transactional documents, including those for mergers and acquisitions, sales, NDA’s, supplier/vendor, retail, marketing, private label, licensing, leases, IT, commercial rights, fiber optic, managed services, pen testing, security, cyber risk, insurance, Federal/State compliance, co-location, business continuity, data center, software, internet, right of ways, technology data ownership, data hostage, IP licensure, software licensure, open source review, and metadata and have negotiated and drafted settlement and release documents pertaining to these types of transactions. Further, our attorneys have vast experience preparing commercial based privacy policies, terms and conditions of use, security agreements and disclaimers for technology services (SaaS and cloud-based) and software/data applications, web applications and websites.
Our attorneys are also well-versed on data compliance issues including US based and GDPR and have experience helping clients navigate these issues.
- Representative Engagements
- Handled contract drafting and counseling for Bitcoin Escrow Transaction services.
- Negotiated multi-million dollar ERP and EMS software transactions and counseled on full implementation.
- Negotiated technology software and custom projects resolutions for failed consulting/implementation projects.
- Negotiated million dollar technology consultant service projects.
- Attorneys
- News
November 17, 2022Brouse McDowell Welcomes Ryan Robinson
November 02, 2022Craig Horbus to Speak at akhia communications "Cybersecurity Matters" Webinar
October 12, 2022Jarman Smith to be a Panelist in Rea & Associates' Annual Cybersecurity Conference
September 28, 2022Craig Horbus to be a Panelist at Lexology and GIR's Cyber Incident Webinar
July 14, 2022Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Graduates from Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy
July 14, 2022Craig Horbus Discusses Cyber Crimes in Business for Youngstown Business Journal
April 27, 2022Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named an MVP of Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List
March 31, 2022Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named to Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List
November 12, 2021"Corporate TIPS: Cyber Risk - The Board's Role" Selected for Boardspan's Library as a Featured Article
July 13, 2021Craig Horbus Comments for Youngstown's Business Journal on Cybersecurity Tools to Mitigate Risks and Damages
October 30, 2019Craig S. Horbus a Speaker at MAGNET Cyber Risk Executive Roundtable
February 19, 2019Brouse McDowell Partner Craig Horbus Speaks to MAGNET About Arising Legal Issues Regarding IIoT
- Seminars & Events
June 21, 2022Cyber War Games: An Interactive Simulation
August 25, 2021Brouse Briefing Webinar Series: Cybersecurity: Prevention, Planning, and Mitigation
August 14, 2020Webinar: Cybersecurity Legal and Compliance Issues for the Business Owner
April 29, 2020Webinar: Brouse and AtNetPlus Present "Are You Ready for Re-Entry? Day-Zero and a New Era of Business"
August 08, 2019There's Been a Breach! An Interactive Incident Response Simulation
April 30, 2019AtNetPlus's 2nd Annual Biz Tech Forecast
- Client Advisories
May 12, 2021Cybersecurity Alert: More Industries Falling Victim to Cybersecurity Breaches
March 10, 2021Cybersecurity Alert: FAA Releases New Rules Concerning Drone Use
February 05, 2021Cybersecurity Alert: Data Breaches Can Happen to Anyone
January 07, 2021Cybersecurity Alert: IoT Security Bill is Signed Into Law
June 12, 2020Cybersecurity Alert: California Consumer Privacy Act Finality on the Horizon
May 11, 2020Video Alert: Protecting Your Trade Secrets and Confidential Information in the Era of Remote Working
March 12, 2020Cybersecurity Alert: COVID-19 & Cybersecurity
January 09, 2020Cybersecurity Alert: New Regulation That Will Impact Any DoD Contractors in 2020 and Beyond
January 06, 2020Cybersecurity Alert: Cybersecurity Breaches Still Wreaking Havoc for Businesses
November 18, 2019Data Privacy Alert: Businesses Will Feel the Impact of the New California Consumer Privacy Act Scheduled To Go Into Effect January 2020
April 02, 2019Cybersecurity Alert: Lawmakers Draft Bi-Partisan Bill to Enhance Internet of Things Security
March 26, 2019Data Privacy Alert: Businesses Will Likely Bear the Brunt of US Federal Privacy Law
- Articles
- Blogs
Corporate T.I.P.S. Blog
December 7, 2022Corporate TIPS: Cybersecurity - A Year in Review and Anticipated Trends for the New Year
September 7, 2022Corporate TIPS: Emerging Cyber-Threats and Business Risks from Quantum Computing
August 17, 2022Corporate TIPS: Federal Privacy Bill Makes Historic Advancement in Congress
July 12, 2022Corporate TIPS: U.S. Data Privacy Compliance Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching in 2023
March 17, 2022Corporate TIPS: Is Your Organization Prepared for Cyber Warfare?
January 5, 2022Corporate TIPS: Reflections of Data Security in the Past Year and Predictions for 2022
November 24, 2021CORPORATE TIPS: COVID-19's Impact on Cybersecurity
November 10, 2021Corporate TIPS: Learning How to Defend Against Ransomware from Cybercriminals
October 27, 2021Corporate TIPS: Cyber Risk - The Board's Role
October 13, 2021Corporate TIPS: Are QR Codes Problematic from a Privacy Law Standpoint?
October 1, 2021Corporate TIPS: UPDATE - Cyberattack on Microsoft Demonstrates Importance of Incident Response
October 1, 2021Corporate TIPS: UPDATE - Cyberattacks Are The Number One Risk to Businesses
October 1, 2021Corporate TIPS: UPDATE - Our Top Five Cybersecurity Tips for 2020
September 30, 2021Corporate TIPS: Apple Releases Emergency Updates to Patch Major Security Vulnerability
September 15, 2021Corporate TIPS: Data Breach at T-Mobile Leaves Millions of Consumers Exposed
September 2, 2021Corporate TIPS & Coverage Counselor: Recent Cyberattacks Complicate Cyber Insurance Industry and Coverage
August 18, 2021Corporate TIPS: U.S. Data Privacy Law Patchwork Grows as States Enact New Legislation
August 4, 2021Corporate TIPS: Supreme Court's Narrow Interpretation of the CFAA and How That Impacts Your Business
July 21, 2021Corporate TIPS: Cybersecurity is Front and Center of Executive Policy
July 7, 2021Corporate TIPS: JBS Cyberattack Linked to Russian "REvil" Ransomware
June 23, 2021Corporate TIPS: Cyberattacks Are The Number One Risk to Businesses
Business Litigation Advisory Blog
June 14, 2021Business Litigation Blog: Battle of Tech Titans Involves Reminder About the Importance of Protecting Privilege
June 9, 2021Corporate TIPS: Google Sued Again for Data Collection Misconduct
May 26, 2021Corporate TIPS: The Government is Buying Your Personal Information. Congress Fights Back.
Health Care Compliance Checkup Blog
April 28, 2021Corporate TIPS: Cyberattack on Microsoft Demonstrates Importance of Incident Response Plans
April 14, 2021Corporate TIPS: All-Time High GDPR Fines
March 17, 2021Corporate TIPS: GDPR Compliance - Why You May Need a Data Protection Officer
March 3, 2021Corporate TIPS: Intellectual Property Insights - Beware of the Patent Trolls
February 17, 2021Corporate TIPS: Ransomware Remains a Threat
February 3, 2021Corporate TIPS: U.S. Consumer Privacy Regulations Expected to Increase in 2021
January 20, 2021Corporate TIPS: Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2021
November 19, 2020Corporate TIPS: Privacy Law Compliance - Expansion of CCPA Regulations
November 4, 2020Corporate TIPS: Data Mapping - Why It's Important to Know What Data You Have and Where it Goes
September 30, 2020Compliance Checkup & Corporate TIPS: OCR Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement with Orthopedic Clinic for HIPAA Breach
September 30, 2020Compliance Checkup & Corporate TIPS: OCR Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement with Orthopedic Clinic for HIPAA Breach
August 13, 2020Corporate TIPS (Video): The Importance of Incident Response Plans
June 24, 2020Corporate TIPS: Back to Work - From Home - Remote Work Policies for a New "Normal"
May 13, 2020Corporate TIPS: Litigation Considerations if Your Business Experiences a Breach
April 16, 2020Corporate TIPS and Compliance Checkup: CCPA v. HIPAA - CCPA Gets Tested in the Health Care Space
April 16, 2020Corporate TIPS and Compliance Checkup: CCPA v. HIPAA - CCPA Gets Tested in the Health Care Space
March 27, 2020Corporate TIPS: Staying Vigilant In Your Remote Work Environment
March 4, 2020Corporate TIPS: Smishing - A New Cyber Threat in Text Messages
February 21, 2020Corporate TIPS: Ransomware Attack - Is Losing Data Considered a Physical Loss Under Your Insurance Policy?
January 22, 2020Corporate TIPS: Top Five Cybersecurity Risks for 2020
January 8, 2020Corporate TIPS: Efforts to Protect Personal Data Continue in 2020 Creating An Ever Complex Maze of Rules for Businesses
November 13, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: GDPR Enforcement Update: Can European Union Authorities Enforce Their Laws On U.S.-Based Companies?
October 23, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: Federal Trade Commission's Update on Privacy Rules Involving Children
October 8, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: Record Number of Health Care Data Breaches Recorded by the Office for Civil Rights in July 2019
September 24, 2019Compliance Checkup: Part Two: Does Your Practice Need to Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation?
September 18, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: High Profile U.S. CEOs Call Congress to Action on National Privacy Laws
Business Blog
September 12, 2019Business Blog: Technology Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions: Paper vs. Software Using Business Management Software to Become the Optimal Seller
September 10, 2019Compliance Checkup: Part One: Does Your Practice Need to Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation?
August 21, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: "Seal Team Fix": Who's on Your Cybersecurity Task Force?
August 7, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: The Importance of Due Diligence for Transactions
June 26, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: Brouse McDowell's Top Privacy and Security Issues to Watch in Fiscal Year 2019-2020
June 12, 2019Corporate TIPS Blog: Ransomware Attacks: Protections Against the Greatest Online Threat for Business