Software

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Litigation is just part of doing business in the software world. BakerHostetler has an impressive roster of litigators and trial lawyers versed in the intricacies of complex litigation who are available to assist in either pressing or defending a claim, in such areas as patents and copyrights, trade secret misappropriation, commercial litigation, breach of license, breach of non-competition agreement, employment and data breaches, to name just a few. Named Privacy Practice Group of the Year for two years in a row, BakerHostetler has represented clients in some of the most significant privacy litigation in recent years.

Intellectual Property

Patents, copyrights, know-how, trade secrets and domain names are often the most valuable assets of a software company. Our Software team has the hands-on knowledge necessary to help clients secure and use their IP assets for maximum competitive advantage and to defend against IP claims. Indeed, many of our IP lawyers are technologists who worked in the technology industry before becoming lawyers. Our experience and reputation have earned us recognition by Chambers USA for 11 consecutive years, and our practices in information technology, patent, and technology law each received a National First-Tier Ranking from The Best Lawyers in America© 2013 edition (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).

Employment

From wage-and-hour classification and recruiting and retaining employees to protecting trade secrets and designing non-compete agreements, the labor and employment arena is fraught with challenges for software companies. Our extensive network of employment lawyers has consistently been ranked among the best in the nation and has the experience to guide clients through the full range of employment law issues in this highly competitive environment. In addition, the BakerHostetler employment team is fully integrated into the broad spectrum of our legal services so that we can find and help implement the most efficient and effective solutions to our clients’ issues.

Tax

Tax issues affect every segment of the software industry. Whether the issue is expansion, corporate transactions, employee benefits, federal and state research credit, or tax-related litigation, the BakerHostetler team can assess the legal landscape and provide answers. Our knowledge spans the spectrum of tax law, from multinational challenges to federal, state and local regulations. We are proactive in exploring the use of innovative tax strategies, including tax credit finance and economic development incentives. With deep technical understanding of this complex area, our more than 80 tax attorneys nationwide are experienced in developing solutions that support our clients’ business goals while minimizing their tax burdens.