Primary Attorney Contact(s): Robert B. Van Cleve

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES.

New and existing technology enterprises look to HCMP for answers to the complicated questions presented by the evolution of the new economy. We have helped scores of domestic and international companies and individuals with innovative solutions in the fields of:

• electronic commerce
• Internet law
• telecommunications
• software
• information technology
• health care, and others.

Every aspect of enterprise creation and development.

We provide our clients with practical, cost-effective representation throughout the life cycle of a business. From formation of the company, through financings and growth, to mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings, our Business Group attorneys combine corporate, securities, and intellectual property legal expertise with a practical understanding of a technology company's business needs. We are frequently called upon to complement a client's management team by participating in strategic planning discussions, often at the senior-management and director levels. HCMP's team approach gives our clients the flexibility to call on a number of our attorneys who are not only familiar with the client's products, technology, and business model, but who also understand the strategic and tactical considerations of both management and the board of directors.

Dispute resolution and litigation.

While we strive to assist our clients in managing their risks and minimizing disputes, they sometimes become involved in disputes requiring litigation or alternative dispute resolution. For such circumstances, our Litigation Group has extensive expertise involving all aspects of business and technology.

All areas and enterprises relating to high technology.

Our work in the technology industry includes representing software developers, electronic commerce companies (both business-to-consumer and business-to-business), electronic publishers, server companies, telecommunications companies, and others. We also assist "non-tech" companies with their technology needs. Our capabilities and expertise include:

Corporate formation

• Selection of the appropriate entity type for your business
• Company formation and incorporation
• Founders' and shareholders' agreements
• Board of director and shareholder issues

Corporate finance

• Private placements
• Venture capital financing
• Bank financing
• Public offerings

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Stock purchase and sale transactions
• Asset purchase and sale transactions
• Mergers
• Reorganizations

Internet Law

• Electronic commerce
• Website terms of use agreements
• Website privacy policies
• Website development agreements
• Click-wrap licensing agreements
• Linking agreements
• Advertising agreements
• Domain names
• Employer e-mail policies

Software

• Development, licensing, distribution, and protection of software
• Implementation and integration agreements
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreements
• Software escrow agreements
• Maintenance and support agreements

Intellectual Property

• Copyright
• Trademarks
• Protection of trade secrets and proprietary information
• Licensing of intellectual property
• Infringement issues and disputes

Employment and Employee Benefits

• Employment law compliance
• Employment agreements
• Stock option and employee stock purchase plans
• Confidentiality, non-competition, and consulting agreements
• Other employee benefits

Strategic Alliances and Corporate Partnering

• Joint ventures
• Joint development and technology sharing agreements
• Co-branding agreements

Representative Clients:
The following is a partial, representative list of clients we've been privileged to serve in intellectual property issues:

eAcceleration Corp.
Envision Telephony
JAMCO Corporation
Hewlett Packard Company
Hyperion Innovations, Inc.
MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc.
Rane Corporation
Weyerhaeuser Company