Computer & Technology Law

Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts has a long history in computer and technology law, assisting computer and electronic manufacturing and development organizations. Our list of clients involved in this practice area range from established Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups tapping into the rise of Upstate New York's Tech Valley growth opportunities. This list includes universities, research centers, government agencies, software companies, and manufacturing concerns. Areas of interest covered by our computer and technology law practice include the following:

• computer architecture
• hardware
• software
• peripherals
• data communications and processing
• control systems
• microprocessors and integrated circuits
• semiconductors
• electrical and electronic devices
• telecommunications
• memory devices
• artificial intelligence.

Because many of our computer patent attorneys have educational backgrounds and practical experience in electronics, computer hardware and software and related fields of study, our intellectual property experts can effectively service all computer and electronic related intellectual property needs. Thus, in addition to filing computer and technology related patents on behalf of our clients, our computer patent attorneys assist in the effective commercialization of intellectual property by drafting and negotiating software licensing and end user agreements, technology transfer, joint ventures and sponsored research projects, and specialized agreements between interested parties.