Licensing and Distribution

The procurement of software, or its licensing to customers, can be stressful for even the most well-informed business executive.

When procuring software, a company must be careful to ensure that it obtains the rights it needs.  When licensing out proprietary software, a company must also ensure that it adequately protects its intellectual property.  In addition, both types of agreements are impacted by regulatory compliance requirements and, in many cases, international considerations. The licensing attorneys at Borda Lorenz have been early participants in the online, digital revolution, and have extensive experience in negotiating the procurement of software licenses from all of the major software vendors.  Our attorneys have also been involved in developing and negotiating licenses for software vendors ranging from simple shrink wrap licenses to substantial joint development cross-licensing agreements and global site licenses for international clients.  Our emphasis upon efficiently identifying and allocating risks, protecting intellectual property, and establishing appropriate contractual relationships has become a cornerstone of our clients' successes.

For non-software products, a myriad of local, state and federal regulations and laws can impact advertising, marketing and distribution in the U.S. and abroad. The attorneys at Borda Lorenz have in-depth experience in helping our commercial clients develop successful marketing and distributions programs to their customers whether those customers are independent distributors or a network of dealers located around the country or globe. Our attorneys have broad expertise in helping our clients create unique and successful marketing and distribution strategies using dealer networks, franchisees or independent distribution channels.

• Appointment and termination of product distributors and dealers.
• Coordination of nationwide and state regulatory licensing program for vehicle manufacturers.
• Negotiation of numerous licenses of intellectual property rights, including software development agreements.