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Computers, Electronics & Software Practice GroupComputers, electronics and software continue to represent key components of rapidly expanding high-tech areas in which companies, if they wish to remain competitive, must continuously innovate. As the capabilities of computing devices and the complexity of systems increase, companies must continuously integrate new features and functions with existing product lines, which can produce an array of patentable inventions. Understanding this, our Computer, Electronics & Software Practice Group proactively works with clients to devise successful strategies to protect potential and existing commercial and industrial products and solutions. In addition, our attorneys have broad experience with all types of software, from operating systems and user interfaces to a wide variety of consumer and industrial application programs. We have extensive experience in the prosecution of software patent applications and have counseled clients on validity and infringement of software patents in many diverse fields. Further, we have implemented copyright registration programs in the United States and have advised on international protection of software via copyright and trade secret laws. With legal and technical experience gained through diverse litigation, counseling and prosecution activities, our attorneys are adept at developing realistic strategies for growing and managing intellectual property portfolios. These benefits also extend to our approach toward helping clients procure domestic and international patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as obtain technology transfer and licensing agreements and assist in standards integration and patent pooling. Our Computer, Electronics & Software Practice Group provides services to Fortune 500 companies, established publicly and privately held companies, universities and other not-for-profit organizations, start-ups, and inventors. The group provides legal services, including litigation, due diligence, opinions and investigations, right-to-use and freedom to practice, patent prosecution, licensing, copyrights, portfolio management, technology transfers and M&A support. Further, the group is experienced in the following computer, electronics and software technologies:
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