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Matthew R. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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November 6, 2020

Matthew R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, Colorado
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO OH
Case Western Reserve University

I am an attorney located in Denver, Colorado with 13 years of experience working with individuals and businesses of all sizes. My primary areas of practice are general corporate/business law, real estate, commercial transactions and agreements, and M&A. I strive to provide exceptional representation at a reasonable price.

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Jonathan G. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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Jonathan G.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Lakewood, CO
13 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO TX
Texas Tech University School of Law

Small Business Attorney licensed in Texas and Colorado. Based in Dallas, appointments available in DFW area.

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Nicholas V. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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February 28, 2022

Nicholas V.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, CO
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO AL, NY, TX
Texas A&M University School of Law

I am a solo practitioner, and manager of the Law Office of Nicholas J. Vail, PLLC, with offices in Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas with a focus on general business and real estate contracts.

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Mark D. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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Mark D.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Dallas/Houston Texas
31 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO TX
Thomas M Cooley Law School

Partnering with business clients to keep their greatest asset - their employees - from becoming their biggest liability. Mark accomplishes this by working with in-house counsel and human resource professionals of several Fortune 50 companies, as well as many smaller public and privately held profit and not for profit organizations, to provide advice and counsel on the day to day employment and workforce practice issues encountered by those organizations. For over fifteen years Mark has been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed and practices in both Texas and Colorado and has focused his practice for the last 20 plus years on defending companies in employment and labor related matters. During this time Mark has had extensive experience in handling and responding to a wide range of local, state and federal employment issues that impact the management and operations of businesses in a wide range of industries. Mark's experience includes appearances before state and federal agencies and regulatory boards, litigation in both state and federal courts, defense of class actions and appearances before courts of appeal. While Mark regularly handles matters in litigation, he has a high regard for handling every issue with the best interest of the client’s business. Mark is a published author and regular speaks on labor, employment and workplace practice topics. Whether it be an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Wage & Hour division of the U.S. Department of Labor, or other state agency; an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or state agency charge claiming a violation of local, state or federal employment or labor laws; or the need for direction on a hiring, termination or business operational issue involving employees, Mark has extensive experience in handling these and many other employment and labor issues.

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Dean F. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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November 18, 2022

Dean F.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Castle Rock, CO
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO CA, TN
University of Mississippi School of Law

Ferraro Law Firm was founded by Dean C. Ferraro. Dean earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ("Cal Poly Pomona") in 1992 and his J.D. Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law ("Ole Miss") in 1996. He is licensed to practice law in the State Courts of Colorado, Tennessee, and California. Dean is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts of Colorado (District of Colorado), California (Central District), and Tennessee (Eastern District). Shortly after earning his law license and working for a private law firm, Dean joined the District Attorney's office, where he worked for five successful years as one of the leading prosecuting attorneys in the State of Tennessee. After seven years of practicing law in Tennessee, Dean moved back to his birth state and practiced law in California from 2003-2015. In 2015, Dean moved with his family to Colorado, practicing law in beautiful Castle Rock, where he is recognized as a highly-effective attorney, well-versed in many areas of law. Dean's career has entailed practicing multiple areas of law, including civil litigation with a large law firm, prosecuting criminal cases as an Assistant District Attorney, In-House Counsel for Safeco Insurance, and as the founding member of an online law group that helped thousands of people get affordable legal services. Pursuing his passion for helping others, Dean now utilizes his legal and entrepreneurial experience to help his clients in their personal and business lives. Dean is also a bestselling author of two legal thrillers, Murder in Santa Barbara and Murder in Vail. He currently is working on his next legal thriller, The Grove Conspiracy, set to be published in 2023.

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Matthew S. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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January 4, 2023

Matthew S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, Colorado
11 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO CA
Denver University

Attorney with a wide-range of experience

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Matthew is exceptionally timely. He had a response back to me three days before the due date. He is easy to work with and an excellent communicator. If I ever need assistance in the future, I will reach out to Matthew."

William F. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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August 18, 2020

William F.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, CO
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
University of Wyoming

William L Foster has been practicing law since 2006 as an attorney associate for a large litigation firm in Denver, Colorado. His experience includes drafting business contracts, organizational filings, and settlement agreements.

Jeff C. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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November 16, 2021

Jeff C.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, Colorado
40 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
Creighton University

Jeff Colerick has been practicing law for over 30 years and has devoted his professional career to providing clients with intelligent representation and personal care. His experience as a lawyer involving complex matters has resulted in a long history of success. Jeff has built a practice based on a deep understanding of real estate assets and corporate activities. He combines his industry knowledge with a practical and collaborative approach to problem solving. Jeff’s client relationships are strong because they are built on mutual respect. Jeff talks the language of real estate and understands that it is a vehicle to deliver your business strategy. Jeff provides practical, responsive, and strategic advice related to real estate acquisition, construction, leasing, and sale of a wide range of real property types, including office, retail, medical, industrial, industrial flex-space, mixed-use condominium, multifamily and hospitality. As leader of the Goodspeed Merrill real estate practice group, Jeff represents clients with commercial and residential transactions, purchases and sales, land acquisition and development, real estate investment and financing, financing liens and security interests, and commercial leasing and lease maintenance, including lease enforcement support and advice. The firm represents clients in matters concerning construction, lending, developers, contractors and subcontractors, cell site leasing, property and boundary disputes, common interest community law, and residential condominiums and planned communities.

Dave Y. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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November 22, 2021

Dave Y.

CO
Free Consultation
Colorado Springs
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
University of Denver

I am available for data privacy and cybersecurity projects. I am CIPP/US certified through the IAPP. I have also taken coursework focused on the GDPR through the London School of Economics. In my past career I was an intelligence officer. I am well acquainted with information security best practices and I have experience developing and implementing administrative controls for classified information and PII. I have worked extensively overseas and I am comfortable integrating with remote teams. Feel free to reach out any time if you have any additional questions on my areas of expertise or professional background.

Emily Y. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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December 6, 2021

Emily Y.

Partner
Free Consultation
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
University of Colorado

I am available to advise on entity formation, contracts, and employment policies. I am also comfortable litigating business disputes including partnership disputes and employment cases. Prior to opening my current practice, I worked for several years in a small civil litigation practice focused on employment matters and civil litigation. I attended law school at the University of Colorado, and I went to the University of British Columbia for my undergraduate education.

Benjamin V. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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March 10, 2022

Benjamin V.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Colorado
7 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America

My practice involves counseling businesses and individuals on a variety of contracts, such as business formation, technology/IP, real estate, leases, and even domestic relations agreements. Much of my practice is dedicated to litigation. As such, I approach contract and transactional work from a litigation perspective by advising clients of the risks involved in failing to develop proper contracts. It takes more than knowledge of the law to be a good lawyer. A good lawyer is honest and forthcoming with clients and has a counseling ethos. And, to me, a good lawyer stands in the shoes of the client when considering how to best serve that client. Whether my client is a business or an individual, I am passionate about helping my clients understand their rights, responsibilities, risks, and possibilities.

Kathryn K. - Intellectual Property Lawyer in Boulder, Colorado
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September 13, 2022

Kathryn K.

Attorney/Founder
Free Consultation
Boulder, CO
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
Georgetown University Law Center

I’m a Georgetown Law graduate with over 15 years of experience providing legal support to small businesses, helping them with all their contracting needs. Whether it’s services agreements, employment contracts, influencer agreements, privacy policies, or other essential business contracts, I specialize in ensuring that your agreements are clear, fair, and legally sound. I have significant experience in Master Services Agreements (MSAs), especially for SaaS companies, as well as NDAs, non-compete/non-solicitation agreements, and commercial leases. Additionally, I’ve drafted Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policies, and Privacy Policies for businesses across multiple industries. My work is focused on giving small businesses access to world-class legal advice without the hefty price tag. Before opening my own practice, I spent four years at one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, gaining valuable experience in appellate litigation. I also worked with the federal government and at a leading government contracts firm, representing large clients such as Fortune 500 companies and the Department of Defense. Despite this background, my passion lies in working with startups and small businesses. Having owned and operated three businesses myself (my law firm and two outside the legal field), I understand the unique challenges that entrepreneurs and small business owners face. I offer practical, affordable, and strategic legal solutions to help you focus on what you do best—running your business. I’m based in Boulder, CO, but I proudly represent clients nationwide. I’m dedicated to making sure your business is protected with the right contracts and policies in place, so you can grow confidently.

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Intellectual Property License Agreement

New York

Asked on Jul 26, 2025

Can I include clauses in an Intellectual Property License Agreement to protect my rights as the licensor?

I am a software developer who has created a unique application that I want to license to multiple clients. I have been researching Intellectual Property License Agreements and want to ensure that my rights as the licensor are protected. I am wondering if it is possible to include clauses in the agreement that address issues such as termination, infringement, and confidentiality, to safeguard my intellectual property and prevent unauthorized use or distribution of my software.

Randy M.

Answered Sep 14, 2025

Yes, you can and should include clauses in an Intellectual Property License Agreement that protect your rights as the licensor. A license agreement is your main tool for controlling how your software is used, setting boundaries for your clients, and limiting your financial exposure. The key is to draft it in a way that leaves no doubt about what rights are granted, what’s restricted, and what happens if there’s a breach. Grant of License Start with a clear license grant. Spell out that you’re giving the client only limited rights, not ownership. Most licensors define the license as non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable if the client doesn’t follow the terms. For example, you might allow a client to use the software only for its internal business operations, and only on a set number of machines. It’s equally important to list what the licensee cannot do, such as reverse engineering, modifying, sublicensing, or providing the software to third parties. Intellectual Property Ownership Reinforce that you retain all ownership rights in the software and any related intellectual property. A simple but strong statement is that you hold all right, title, and interest in the software, and the client only receives a limited right to use it under the agreement. This prevents confusion between a license and a sale. You can also require the licensee to notify you if they discover third-party infringement and confirm that you alone have the right to pursue action against infringers. Confidentiality If you’re providing source code, algorithms, or other sensitive information, a confidentiality clause is essential. Define confidential information broadly to include not just the software itself but also any documentation or business information you share. Require the client to protect that information with at least the same care they use for their own confidential material, and make the obligation survive termination of the agreement. Termination Every strong license has a termination clause. Termination for cause should allow you to end the agreement if the client fails to pay, violates the license scope, or breaches confidentiality. Many agreements include a short cure period, such as thirty days, for the licensee to fix the breach before termination takes effect. Spell out the consequences of termination: the licensee must stop using the software immediately, return or destroy all copies, and certify that they’ve complied. Without this, you risk losing leverage if the relationship breaks down. Payment Terms Protect your revenue by making payment terms clear. Define license fees, support or maintenance fees if applicable, the payment schedule, and penalties for late payment such as interest. Courts generally enforce these provisions as long as they’re reasonable. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability These clauses protect you from lawsuits if things go wrong. A limited warranty might cover basic performance for a set time, but beyond that you should disclaim all other warranties. Standard language is that the software is provided “as is” and you disclaim implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. To limit your exposure, cap liability at a defined amount, often the fees paid by the licensee in the previous twelve months, and exclude liability for indirect or consequential damages such as lost profits. Courts usually enforce these limits, except in cases of fraud or intentional misconduct. Audit Rights If your pricing model depends on the number of users or installations, an audit right is valuable. This allows you to check, on reasonable notice, that the licensee isn’t exceeding their rights. For example, you might reserve the right to inspect usage records once a year during normal business hours. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution Designating which state’s law governs and how disputes are resolved reduces uncertainty. Many licensors choose their home state’s law and either local courts or arbitration for disputes. Remedies Make sure your agreement lets you seek injunctive relief if the licensee misuses or discloses your software. Monetary damages often aren’t enough to protect intellectual property, so courts will enforce contract terms that authorize immediate injunctive relief. Protect Your Software with Legal Guidance When you’re licensing valuable software, the details in your agreement can make the difference between real protection and unnecessary risk. The lawyers on Contracts Counsel are available to draft, review, or negotiate a license that secures your rights and keeps your business protected.

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Intellectual Property

Independent Contractor Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Nov 10, 2023

How to address IP rights in contractor agreements?

I am an entrepreneur who has recently started a business and is looking to hire independent contractors to help with my operations. I want to make sure that I have a clear understanding of the Intellectual Property rights associated with this agreement, so that I can ensure that any IP created by the contractors is legally protected.

N'kia N.

Answered Nov 14, 2023

A business has multiple options for protecting its intellectual property when working with an independent contractor. For a few examples: 1. A "work made for hire" agreement or clause can establish that the business is the owner of intellectual property that the independent contractor creates. 2. A confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement or clause can require the independent contractor to maintain the confidentiality (and limit or prohibit the independent contractor's disclosure) of the business' confidential or proprietary information. This can include the business' trade secrets (one type of intellectual property), as well as other information that might not rise to the level of trade secrets. 3. A non-competition agreement or clause can prohibit the independent contractor from using, or allowing someone else to use, the business' intellectual property to compete with the business. An independent contractor agreement with intellectual property considerations could implicate various federal and state-specific laws. A knowledgeable North Carolina attorney should be able to help you with an independent contractor agreement that complies with all the applicable laws. To ensure that you have a clear understanding of the intellectual property rights associated with your independent contractor agreement, you should consult with a knowledgeable attorney.

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Intellectual Property

Patent Application

Virginia

Asked on Mar 11, 2023

I have a dresser I made, I understand one can not copyright a dresser.my dresser I want to get a design copyright.

I have a dresser I made, I like the design of the dresser. I would like to get a design copyright if I can.

Jane C.

Answered Mar 14, 2023

You will need a design patent

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Intellectual Property

DMCA Policy

Florida

Asked on Aug 8, 2025

Can I be held liable for DMCA violations if I unknowingly host copyrighted material on my website?

As a website owner, I recently received a DMCA takedown notice claiming that I am hosting copyrighted material without permission. However, I was unaware that the material was copyrighted and it was uploaded by a user. I promptly removed the content upon receiving the notice, but I'm concerned about potential legal consequences. Can I be held liable for DMCA violations if I unknowingly host copyrighted material on my website?

Amy B.

Answered Sep 9, 2025

Since the user uploaded copyrighted material to your website without your knowledge, generally you will not be automatically liable under the DMCA “safe harbor” provision. As you have already removed the content, make sure that your site has a published DMCA policy and that you have registered your designated agent with the U.S. Copyright Office. Generally, if you have everything in place, most of these matters are resolved without ongoing liability. Feel free to reach out if you need guidance on setting up a policy and agent registration.

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Asset Purchase Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Oct 11, 2023

How are intellectual properties handled in an asset purchase agreement?

I am looking to purchase a business that includes intellectual property and I want to ensure that it is properly handled in the asset purchase agreement. I am concerned that the intellectual property may not be properly transferred to me in the agreement and I want to make sure that the agreement is legally binding and that I will be the rightful owner of the intellectual property after the purchase.

N'kia N.

Answered Oct 17, 2023

Although not necessarily required, the parties to an asset purchase agreement oftentimes find that it is in their best interests to work with a knowledgeable intellectual property attorney. The attorney can negotiate and draft the parts of the agreement that pertain specifically to intellectual property. The attorney can also assist with the parts of the agreement that do not appear to affect intellectual property but have the potential to. If you are considering an asset purchase agreement that involves intellectual property, you should also consider hiring an intellectual property attorney.

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