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The Internet presents unique legal challenges which affect web-based e-commerce companies and traditional companies with or without an online presence. While “real world” business is governed by clearly applicable law and historical precedent to settle disputes and guide practices, the Internet has no such history to fall back on. Consequently, the Internet calls into question the applicability of many of the most basic time-honored legal presumptions governing established conduct and commerce.

Harris Beach assists clients with all legal aspects related to conducting business through the Internet, including establishing, acquiring, or selling online commercial ventures and services.

Copyrights and Trademarks

The number of claims of online copyright and trademark infringement by web site owners, bloggers, affiliate marketers, and user-generated content developers is constantly growing. Our attorneys have extensive experience filing, obtaining and protecting copyrights and trademarks for our clients worldwide. We also offer counsel on open source issues related to “free” software and upgrades.

Defamation

The explosive growth of the Internet and related technologies opens the door to a new legal arena. Blogs, forums, chat rooms, and other technology-driven vehicles may result in defamatory assaults on a client’s name and reputation.

Virtually anyone with a web connection can post smears, slanted news items, rumors, or outright lies – offenses that can penetrate “social media” such as blogs at cyber speed. We’ve seen attacks on high-profile companies such as Microsoft and Dell, but the list of victims is long and represents virtually all industries. Harris Beach can take action against online libel in a timely manner.

Domain Names

The legal issues surrounding domain names can be complex and confusing. Harris Beach has experience obtaining, protecting, and negotiating for domain names, as well as handling domain name disputes, and related litigation matters.

Electronic Commerce

Any organization that does business on the Internet has a legal relationship with its customers, which is spelled out in their “Terms and Conditions” statement. We craft terms and conditions for clients who sell products, distribute content, allow end users to post messages, or do anything online that raises the potential for third party liability. In addition, we handle retail tax issues, product specific regulatory issues, and other business issues including electronic signatures, unsolicited emails, conducting online research studies and distance education.

Information Technology

Data on the Internet and other electronic information is now discoverable. Our Certified Computer Examiner (CCE®) forensic professionals can help clients recover crucial hidden or deleted files germane to a case through a verified process that ensures this discovered evidence is admissible in a court. The greater your organization’s online presence, the greater your exposure to security threats. We offer a full range of services to help your business secure and optimize its IT systems.

Jurisdiction

With online business transactions on the rise and a lack of clear rules relative to jurisdiction of the Internet, the legal risks associated with international commerce are expected to rise dramatically. Harris Beach attorneys can provide valuable counsel regarding confusing and ever evolving online jurisdiction issues.

Non-Legal Reputation Management Solutions/Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

In addition to legal resolution, there are non-legal solutions and technical aspects of reputation management we can provide to organizations. Harris Beach has combined our extensive legal experience with the technological savvy of a leading SEO company to provide an integrated online reputation management solution. An SEO firm can implement a reputation management program to quickly restore your hard-won business or personal reputation. Harris Beach can help facilitate this program which unfolds in three steps: analysis, intervention and measurement.

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Internet Commerce

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■ Profile

The Internet presents unique legal challenges which affect web-based e-commerce companies and traditional companies with or without an online presence. While “real world” business is governed by clearly applicable law and historical precedent to settle disputes and guide practices, the Internet has no such history to fall back on. Consequently, the Internet calls into question the applicability of many of the most basic time-honored legal presumptions governing established conduct and commerce.

Harris Beach assists clients with all legal aspects related to conducting business through the Internet, including establishing, acquiring, or selling online commercial ventures and services.

■ Services

Copyrights and Trademarks

The number of claims of online copyright and trademark infringement by web site owners, bloggers, affiliate marketers, and user-generated content developers is constantly growing. Our attorneys have extensive experience filing, obtaining and protecting copyrights and trademarks for our clients worldwide. We also offer counsel on open source issues related to “free” software and upgrades.

Defamation

The explosive growth of the Internet and related technologies opens the door to a new legal arena. Blogs, forums, chat rooms, and other technology-driven vehicles may result in defamatory assaults on a client’s name and reputation.

Virtually anyone with a web connection can post smears, slanted news items, rumors, or outright lies – offenses that can penetrate “social media” such as blogs at cyber speed. We’ve seen attacks on high-profile companies such as Microsoft and Dell, but the list of victims is long and represents virtually all industries. Harris Beach can take action against online libel in a timely manner.

Domain Names

The legal issues surrounding domain names can be complex and confusing. Harris Beach has experience obtaining, protecting, and negotiating for domain names, as well as handling domain name disputes, and related litigation matters.

Electronic Commerce

Any organization that does business on the Internet has a legal relationship with its customers, which is spelled out in their “Terms and Conditions” statement. We craft terms and conditions for clients who sell products, distribute content, allow end users to post messages, or do anything online that raises the potential for third party liability. In addition, we handle retail tax issues, product specific regulatory issues, and other business issues including electronic signatures, unsolicited emails, conducting online research studies and distance education.

Information Technology

Data on the Internet and other electronic information is now discoverable. Our Certified Computer Examiner (CCE®) forensic professionals can help clients recover crucial hidden or deleted files germane to a case through a verified process that ensures this discovered evidence is admissible in a court. The greater your organization’s online presence, the greater your exposure to security threats. We offer a full range of services to help your business secure and optimize its IT systems.

Jurisdiction

With online business transactions on the rise and a lack of clear rules relative to jurisdiction of the Internet, the legal risks associated with international commerce are expected to rise dramatically. Harris Beach attorneys can provide valuable counsel regarding confusing and ever evolving online jurisdiction issues.

Non-Legal Reputation Management Solutions/Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

In addition to legal resolution, there are non-legal solutions and technical aspects of reputation management we can provide to organizations. Harris Beach has combined our extensive legal experience with the technological savvy of a leading SEO company to provide an integrated online reputation management solution. An SEO firm can implement a reputation management program to quickly restore your hard-won business or personal reputation. Harris Beach can help facilitate this program which unfolds in three steps: analysis, intervention and measurement.

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Neal L. Slifkin

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(585) 419-8636
nslifkin@harrisbeach.com

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David M. Clar

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Patrick J. Dalton

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(585) 419-8607
pdalton@harrisbeach.com

Neal L. Slifkin

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(585) 419-8636
nslifkin@harrisbeach.com

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

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Photonics
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Albany, NY 12207
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Buffalo, NY 14210
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Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

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Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

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New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

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99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

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513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

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New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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