Our attorneys have experience in preparing and prosecuting copyright applications for software code and software-related objects such as icons and graphical user interfaces (GUIs).  CKPT has successfully litigated a variety of copyright issues, including ownership and alleged infringement of copyrights in software, and other related works. 

There are numerous different strategies available for protecting software.  CKPT offers a comprehensive range of services dealing with the development, protection, distribution, and use of software.  Our attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues, including:
• Copyright ownership and rights;
• Licensing;
• Click-wrap agreements;
• Works-for-hire and developer agreements;
• Joint software-creation arrangements;
• Patenting rights;
• Electronic media and conduits;
• Internet applications and distribution;
• Compliance/Auditing; and
• Cybercrimes related to software usage/terms of use.

For more information on CKPT’s software and related other services, click any of the links on the left.