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Our Information Technology practice advises on the legal issues arising from technology procurement, development, and deployment, including software licensing, cloud computing, outsourcing, and IT governance.

Legal Counsel for Technology Operations

Technology is central to modern business operations. MC Law's Information Technology practice helps clients navigate the complex legal issues that arise in procuring, developing, deploying, and managing technology systems and services.

Software and Technology Licensing

We structure and negotiate the full range of software and technology agreements. Our services include enterprise software licenses, SaaS and cloud agreements, technology development contracts, maintenance and support arrangements, and reseller and distribution agreements.

Cloud Computing

Cloud adoption raises distinctive legal considerations. We advise on cloud service agreements, addressing service levels, data location, security requirements, business continuity, and exit rights.

IT Outsourcing

Outsourcing technology functions requires careful structuring. We negotiate managed services agreements, business process outsourcing deals, and infrastructure outsourcing arrangements.

Services in this practice

Software AgreementsSaaS ContractsIT OutsourcingCloud ServicesData Governance

Frequently asked questions

Software licensing involves questions of scope of use, restrictions, ownership of customizations, warranties, indemnification, data rights, and compliance obligations. Poorly structured licenses can expose businesses to significant financial and operational risk.

Key considerations include data security and privacy obligations, service level agreements, data portability, business continuity, liability limitations, compliance with industry regulations, and exit provisions in case you need to switch providers.

IT outsourcing agreements should address scope definition, performance standards, IP ownership, data protection, transition planning, dispute resolution, and termination rights. Due diligence on the vendor's capabilities and financial stability is also critical.

IT governance establishes frameworks for technology decision-making, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Strong governance reduces legal exposure from data breaches, regulatory violations, and system failures while supporting business objectives.

Technology procurement raises issues around specifications and acceptance testing, warranties, intellectual property rights, data migration, integration requirements, vendor lock-in, and compliance with procurement regulations in regulated industries.

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Data

Information service subscription

An agreement for subscribing to an information service or database.

$169Order
Software

Software development agreement

A comprehensive agreement outlining the terms and conditions for developing custom software, including project scope, milestones, payment terms, and intellectual property rights.

$249Order
Internet

Nondisclosure agreement for information revealed in connection with design of Web site

A confidentiality agreement to protect sensitive information shared during the process of designing a website.

$149Order
Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration — Economy Package

A comprehensive clearance search plus preparation and filing of one federal trademark application.

$850Order
Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration — Business Package

Clearance, preparation, and filing, plus responses to routine (non-substantive) Office Actions.

$1,250Order
Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration — Professional Package

Full-service prosecution from filing through registration, including substantive Office Action responses.

$2,445Order
Copyright

Copyright Security Agreement (Short Form)

A short-form agreement providing a security interest in copyrighted works as collateral for a loan or other financial arrangement.

$349Order
Copyright

Direct Hire Termination Agreement

An agreement used to formalize the termination of a direct hire employee, including provisions for confidentiality, intellectual property, and severance.

$299Order
Copyright

DMCA Complaint (Takedown Notice)

A notice sent to a service provider under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), requesting the removal of infringing content hosted on their platform.

$199Order
Copyright

Copyright Assignment Agreement (Short Form)

A simplified agreement used to transfer ownership of a copyright from one party to another, including details such as rights transferred, payment, and effective date.

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