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Overview

Laying a foundation for future growth

Software is ubiquitous. We all depend on it without even thinking about it. But laws and regulations governing software, software as a service (SaaS), and open source code are all relatively new and are still emerging. That’s why software companies need experienced legal counsel who stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the industry.

They need the technologically savvy lawyers of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig. Our law firm works with companies that develop, manufacture, distribute and license software. We help them protect their innovations and create a solid foundation for the future.

Our experience in the software industry

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig represents startups and established companies in the software industry. Our multidisciplinary team includes lawyers from technology, engineering, business, and other private-sector backgrounds. Our attorneys also know software systems, including Oracle APEX, Node.js and HTML, Java, and Agular. Our team members understand software and the internet, and they know how imperative comprehensive legal protection and sound legal advice are for technology clients.

Software companies turn to us for advice in a variety of matters, including corporate transactions, e-commerce disputes, and online trademark and copyright infringement issues. Our work on behalf of clients also addresses privacy issues, content development, licensing, distribution, IT outsourcing, and source code protection.

What we do

  • Advise on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
  • Negotiate licensing deals with developers and distributors
  • Draft software and hosting services procurement agreements, database development agreements, services agreements, and maintenance and support agreements
  • Help clients manage their brand and patent portfolio
  • Protect intellectual property, including trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, from infringement in federal and state courts
  • Mitigate data privacy and cybersecurity risks
  • Counsel clients on the application of privacy laws and regulations to new technologies
  • Conduct due diligence of intellectual property and technology portfolios as part of corporate acquisitions, investments, takeovers, and other transactions
  • Advise clients on the impact of export controls regulations on software transfers

Partner

Ellis Bennett

Partner

Alex Butterman

Partner

Charles Cantine

Partner

Thomas Dunlap

Partner

William Flachsbart

Partner

S. Claire Gibson

Partner

Robert Greenspoon

Partner

Dubs Herschlip

Partner

Raymond Jones

Partner

Michael La Porte

Partner

Wright Lewis

Partner

David Ludwig

Partner

Roy Morris

Partner

Team

Su Young (Jane) Cho

Law Clerk

Jeff Burke

Associate

Daniel Davis

Associate

Stephanie Fields

Associate

Alex Rowan

Associate

James Dick

Legal Service Plan Provider

Chadwick D. Rogers

Legal Service Plan Provider

Lawrence (Chip) Muir

Of Counsel

Bryan Latham

Associate

Anna Kinney

Patent Agent

Mark Magas

Senior Associate

James Reed

Partner Emeritus

Phil Rhoads

Partner Emeritus

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Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.