Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Yaguchi Law Firm assists startup and established business businesses with technology and intellectual property business transactions:
- Licensing agreements involving software, technology, content, trademarks and patents.
- Research, development and testing agreements involving software, hardware and Web sites.
- Internet law, including protection of protection of clients’ online rights, and creation of Web site Terms of Service (TOS) and privacy policies.
- Negotiation, structuring and documentation of outsourced software development and Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
- Trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), evaluation and restriction on use agreements, and non-compete agreements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What technology and IP services are offered?
- Software and technology licensing, research/development and testing agreements, internet law, master services agreements (MSAs), and trade secret and NDA matters.
- Does the firm draft NDAs and help protect trade secrets?
- Yes — non-disclosure agreements, evaluation and use-restriction agreements, and trade secret protection.
- Can the firm prepare website Terms of Service and privacy policies?
- Yes, including internet law matters and protection of clients’ online rights.