Utah Source Code Copyright Lawyers
Computer code cases are a very specific type of intellectual property. Assembly code, high-level source code and algorithm design can take a long time to develop and much less time to steal. An algorithm has an underlying source code, which is a valuable recipe that an entire business can be built upon. Proving that a competitor or other entity has misappropriated a source code is intellectual property litigation of a very complex nature, and software plagiarism is hard to prove.
Magleby & Greenwood, P.C. has computer experts, forensic engineers and other specialists who can analyze the code and its underlying algorithm as well as the documents and procedures used during the code development. Attorney Parrish has an M.B.A. from the University of Utah and worked in the computer software industry writing source code prior to studying law. The trial lawyers at Magleby & Greenwood, P.C. understand computer code and know how to make a compelling case that a judge or jury will understand.
Magleby & Greenwood, P.C. represents clients in the following types of issues:
- Algorithm theft
- Cryptography
- Object code theft
- Software plagiarism
- Comment stripping
- Source code theft
- Trade secrets
- Trademark violations
Representative case: ClearOne v. Chiang: ClearOne, a developer and seller of products in the teleconferencing industry, filed an action against former employees and their subsequent employer alleging misappropriation of trade secrets regarding audio digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms used to enhance sound quality in audio conferencing. Two orders, including a permanent injunction order prohibiting, among other things, the use of infringing computer code and products by Biamp Systems Corporation and WideBand Solutions, Inc. were issued by the federal court in favor of ClearOne Communications Inc.
High-Tech Attorneys for IP Litigation
Life in the Valley Magazine reported that Utah ranks 12th in electro-medical equipment manufacturing, 13th in Internet services, 13th in software publishing and 17th in communications equipment manufacturing employment. Magleby & Greenwood, P.C. is a Salt Lake City law firm that represents many firms in Utah's computer industry.
An IP case is frequently an overlap of several areas of law as well as areas of technology. An IP theft case may involve trade secrets and copyright or patent infringement. The attorneys at Magleby & Greenwood, P.C. understand technology and use it to make a compelling and easy to understand argument for a judge or jury.
Powerful Advocacy for Intellectual Property Litigation
The Salt Lake City computer code litigation attorneys at Magleby & Greenwood, P.C. represent clients in civil and commercial litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts. To discuss a legal issue related to intellectual property, business tort, fraud or any complex civil litigation matter, please either call 801-359-9000 locally or 866-928-7962 toll free, or contact Magleby & Greenwood via e-mail.
