INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Mr. Kaplan addresses a variety of intellectual property, computer and technology issues on behalf of his clients. He has experience resolving disputes involving:
In addition to his work resolving disputes, Mr. Kaplan drafts, reviews and negotiate purchase and lease agreements, programming contracts, maintenance agreements and royalty contracts. He also counsels clients in matters relating to protecting copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets and source codes.
Examples of work in this area includes representation of:
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National franchisors in development of their trade secret protection program
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Companies with Internet-based disputes involving trademark infringement, false advertising, and defamation
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An aircraft company in litigation involving failure to provide computer-related services necessary to manufacturer fighter aircraft and alleged fraudulent billing practices
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A distributor of communications equipment in action involving a refusal to license software necessary to operate equipment purchased out of bankruptcy proceeding
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Restaurant franchisors in litigation involving the use of proprietary software
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A temporary staffing company in dispute with former business associate regarding the proprietary nature of customized software
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A major health club chain in action involving alleged breach of software development agreement
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A health care management service organization in litigation involving alleged failure to meet contracts and fraudulent misrepresentation regarding the capabilities of the computer system
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Shareholders of a closely held computer software corporation in dispute involving requirements for a multi-million dollar service contract
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