As a Minnesota attorney, I represent internet-based companies and individuals on internet legal issues. Representation has included a wide variety of matters from internet legal claims in United States federal court to simple cease and desist letters involving domain name disputes. In addition to disputes, internet-based companies are advised in complex deals related to their internet business.
Internet Buying, Selling, Deals, and Transactions Attorney
The number of contracts involving online deals is rapidly increasing.
- Affiliate Programs
- Credit Card Chargebacks, Arbitration, and Disputes
- eBay Disputes
- False Advertising Online
- Internet Fraud
- Internet Sales or Purchases
- Paypal Disputes
- Internet Contracts
- Privacy and Terms Of Use
Online Intellectual Property Attorney
Intellectual property can be some of the most valuable assets in a business. The internet has made copyright and trademark infringement much easier. Protecting and enforcing your intellectual property rights requires internet attorneys experienced in technology law issues.
- Copyright Infringement
- Domain Name Cybersquatting (Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, or ACPA)
- Domain Name Disputes
- Adwords, Pay-Per-Click, and Keyword Advertising
- E-Commerce Business Issues
- Internet Copyright & Trademark
- Internet, Mobile Content, and Technology Licensing
- Software and Technology Patents
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark Infringement
Internet Law Disputes and Lawsuits Attorney
When the other side refuses to be reasonable, a cease-and-desist letter or lawsuit is often necessary to preserve your rights and compensate you for damages. I am experienced in a wide range of lawsuits involving internet law including domain names, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and a full spectrum of internet legal issues.
- Litigation in State and Federal Court
- Arbitration, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Cease and Desist Letters
- Internet Unfair Competition
- Online Defamation (Facebook, Twitter, Review Sites, etc.)
- Tortious Interference with Business
Internet Law Criminal Defense
Have you violated a state or federal law by your online activity?
- Blackhat SEO
- Civil and Criminal Defense
- Email Spam (CAN-SPAM Act of 2003)
- Online Gambling
- Sexual Predator Laws (Protect Act of 2003, etc.)
- The Child Online Protection Act (COPA)
- The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- The Communications Decency Act (CDA)
- Website Terms of Service Violations
Other areas of computer law include social media and networking, Constitutional privacy rights, non-competition agreements, patents, trademarks, cybersquatters, trade secrets, copyright, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Stored Communications Act, attorney-client privilege, employment policies, protected union activity, and illegal government search and seizures.
Internet Services
Domain Name Escrow Service
Domain name sales involving large purchase prices often involves domain name attorneys and/or a domain name escrow service.
Domain Name Disputes
A domain name is something that identifies a specific space of control on the Internet. They are created under the rules and regulations of the Domain Name System.
Website Buy / Sell
I am experienced in the sale, purchase, merger, and acquisition of websites. I represent large and small website owners including e-commerce companies, affiliates, and more.