Soerensen Garcia works with companies to protect their intellectual property and information technology in e-commerce industries, such as telecommunications, Internet, and multimedia, as well as traditional industries doing business electronically. For example, we advise on e-commerce transactions, interactive content, IP rights in websites, social media, and online marketing and advertising.

We also advise clients on the procurement, sale, and transfer of electronic products and related services in contracts, joint venture agreements, licenses, technology transfers, and other arrangements. In addition, we protect and enforce the IP and technology in the production, distribution, and marketing of e-commerce. Our services include:

• Drafting and negotiating technology contracts—such as software development agreements, licenses, co-branding agreements, and dealer contracts—and providing advice on technology development, protection, and transactions
• Advising on online sales and advertising issues and privacy issues
• Counseling on strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, franchising, and regulatory compliance issues
• Advising on the selection, registration, maintenance, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, designs, domain names, slogans, copyrights, and trade names
• Clearing IP rights for use
• Advising on copyright, patent, and trade secret protection for software and databases
• Representing clients in technology-related, Internet, and e-commerce disputes