Internet Law

Intellectual Property Law Firm Focused on Internet Law

Throughout California, the U.S., and the rest of the world, internet law continues to evolve as more and more individuals and businesses are web-based, relying solely on ecommerce to generate sales and exposure. It is vital to protect these interests by retaining a lawyer who is experienced with internet law as it should be understood through the prism of intellectual property law.

My firm is committed to helping individuals who have internet law matters that relate to intellectual property whether it is protecting a trademark or problems related to cyber squatting. Please feel free to contact me with any internet law matter you have and we can schedule an appointment to speak at my San Francisco office.

I have experience dealing with the following types of internet law issues:

• Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) online arbitrations, a form of domain name litigation and the unlawful use of trademarks in domain names
• Cybersquatting cases
• Use of copyrighted material without permission on the internet
• Counseling on compliance and claims regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
• DMCA takedown notices that notify the infringing website and its web host of the infringement. There is a safe harbor that gives the hosting company a short period of time to take down the material that is infringing before the hosting company is liable of infringement as well. This time also gives the infringer the opportunity to respond to copyright infringement violation allegations.

As an intellectual property attorney with 30 years of experience my goal is always to be ahead of the curve when it comes to internet law. I'm well acquainted with case law specific to this area as well as the federal and state legislation controlling this area. I also have a strong working relationship with the firm of Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C., if I need to consult with other highly respected IP attorneys.

Contact Larry Townsend, intellectual property attorney, if you have an internet law issue. I am here to serve all your intellectual property needs and to help you protect your creative enterprises.