Software Audit Essentials – Keeping it confidential! Introduction When you finally get down to settling your case, and you have agreed on a settlement amount, payment terms, and other critical points, a draft of the settlement agreement will then be sent over to us, which will need to be clo...
Software Audit Defense Essentials – Negotiating the settlement agreement! Introduction When you finally get to the point where you believe you have your BSA, SIIA or Autodesk software audit settled, you then come to the settlement agreement. Some people think the hard part is over (combattin...
BSA Defense Lawyer explains the Business Software Alliance! VIDEO: Click on the picture to watch the video which explains what the BSA is. Make sure to click on the RED “V” (for Victory) to subscribe to our FREE legal updates! We are now up over 1,100 subscribers thanks to your continued su...
How to stop a Trademark or Copyright Bully exceeding the scope of their intellectual property rights. WE ACCEPT FEDERAL COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK CASES NATIONWIDE! Introduction There is probably nothing worse than trying to run and grow your business and then you receive the CEASE AND DESIST or ...
Our entertainment law services for musicians and entertainers offers LOW FLAT RATE FEES! Introduction Having a music lawyer on your team is extremely important. The music world runs on intellectual property, licensing and copyright law. We can help you get the protection you need, defend you...
How to address corporate espionage and trade secret theft in software licensing audits Introduction Having handled a large number of software licensing audit cases from large software companies such as BSA (Business Software Alliance), SIIA, Autodesk, and Microsoft and their intellectual prop...
ATTORNEY STEVE® TRADEMARK COLLEGE – TIPS FOR RESPONDING TO THE TRADEMARK EXAMINER AT USPTO FOLLOWING REFUSAL TO REGISTER. To the Trademark Examiner and/or Commissioner for Trademarks: Application serial no. XXXXX (“Superstar Software Company”) has been amended as follows: ARGUMENT(S) In response...
Software Lawyer Warning for Web Developers! Introduction Building your corporate or personal wordpress website can be fun and good for business. Adding “plugins” are something that just about every web developer or websmaster has to do to make a great functional wordpress website. But each ...
Copyright holders must evaluate “fair use” defense before sending DMCA take down notices Bonus materials: Click on the podcast icon above to hear an episode of “Vondran Legal Hour” where Attorney Steve explains this intellectual property law concept. Introduction In the ‘good ole' days if...
Attorney Steve® Trademark College® – Dealing with Denial! VIDEO: Click on the picture above to watch our trademark video. Make sure to click on the RED “V” to subscribe to our business and real estate youtube channel!! We are now over 8,800 subscribers and one of the fastest growing legal yo...
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Explained (Direct Victim Case). Essential Factual Elements a Plaintiff must prove. Introduction This blog discusses the tort or negligent infliction of emotional distress (“NIED”). If you need legal help, please fill out the contact form below. NI...
Steve Vondran, Esq – the Software Lawyer's self study resources! Learn more about Bittorent, Software and other Technology that may be involved in legal issues! Introduction In the “old days” you had to go to school for everything. Get into a good college, spend tons of money if you wante...
Software Audit Essentials – “CAL” license shortages! Introduction Microsoft software runs the world. Many businesses both large and small rely on a wide variety of Microsoft software products to run their business. One of the trending areas of software audit defense we see is the rise of ca...
Software Compliance Tips & Frequently Asked Questions for Autodesk! Introduction This blog is not specific legal advice and should not be relied on in making any decisions to move forward in your software audit case with Autodesk. This blog will discuss some general legal areas of interest t...
Software Compliance, Copyright Law & Burdens of Proof! Introduction When your company is involved in a software audit, you will need to document your usage of software on your networks, servers and computers, and provide proofs of purchase. When it comes down to it, who has to proof to prove...
Attorney Steve recalls his “3 seconds of fame” in Hollywood and explains how the Running of the Bulls scene was made!! If you click on the picture above you can watch the scene which was shot in Universal Studios. My debut is running across at 1:55 of the video. My hollywood story – the “Run...
Federal Rules of Evidence – FRE 408 Confidentiality in Software Audit Cases! Introduction When you get a letter from a major software manufacturer your stress level goes up. You start thinking about all the time you put into building your company, and you think about whether or not there are...
Federal Copyright Litigation – IBM Software License Compliance Cases! Introduction Towns, Cities and businesses run on software and IBM software is a leading brand many companies trust and rely on to handle a wide variety of functions such as: Application infrastructure Business analyti...
Copyright Infringement Basics – Respondeat Superior Introduction Copyright infringement can be costly. As a business owner, your primary objective is to enhance your profits in your business. Getting hit with a federal lawsuit due to the actions of one of your employees defeats and works ag...
Software Compliance Legal Issues – D & O liability Introduction One question that often pops up in a SIIA or BSA software audit is whether the officers or directors of the company will be held liable for money damages, attorney fees, or even punitive damages if a company is found to ha...
Software audit defenses – licensing agreement issues Introduction When you are in a software audit situation, the representative for the software company will usually get bullish and aggressive with you. One think you will often hear them say is “you have to audit your entire network for ...
Overview of SIIA software audits and copyright infringement allegations! What does the SIIA stand for? The SIIA stands for the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA is a trade association for software companies (not a law enforcement agency as some business owners might think...
Sample litigation hold letter & consequences for spoilation! Introduction When you are about to go into litigation, you want to consider sending a “litigation hold letter” to the opposing party or their attorney. This blog provides a little information on this topic and a sample letter to use...
How to succeed as a new lawyer – Hang out your shingle!!! Introduction This blog provides some basic things that I think will help any new lawyer succeed after they pass they bar, and when they want to “hang out their own shingle” (which is the only real way to live anyway – building your own...
Litigation Warrior Series – Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings (trying to wipe out “Willful Copyright Infringement” Claims and Software Piracy may be attacked in a BK court). CLICK HERE FOR CAN YOU WIPE OUT SOFTWARE PIRACY IN BANKRUPTCY COURT. Introduction This blog discusses what an “adversa...
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