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Technology Trademarks

Beyond Software: Applying our Trademark Knowledge to Defend our Clients

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Founder Exits: What are the IP implications when leaving the software company you founded?

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Protecting a Software Developer’s Rights

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Software Licensing Dispute

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Domain Name Dispute

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Recreating Software to Avoid Licensing

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Data Loss Event

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Software Copyright Infringement

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Facility Management Software and APIs

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Testimonials

“We initially reached out to Chris Jackson regarding a software issue when we were a newer animation and post-production studio.  Chris and John Kivus listened to our needs and gave us smart, practical advice to get the issue resolved efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.  We have continued to use Chris and John for other matters since then.”
- Walt Yoder & Matt SchillerSquarebit Studios
“I have worked with John Kivus on several software-related projects, including revisions to software agreements and negotiating my exit from a company that involved the future use and transfer of software offerings I had developed.  John helped me work through these issues as well as other related disputes.  John has provided exceptional counsel as he helped me navigate contentious issues, and I have been very satisfied with their ultimate resolution.  I still use John and his team today for all my software-related and corporate legal needs.”
- Steve Gray
“Chris Jackson worked with me for several years concerning a dispute with a large medical equipment manufacturer.  He was very responsive, offered thoughtful, timely, practical advice, and worked diligently to achieve my goals for the case.  His ethics and integrity are beyond reproach.  I definitely would work with him again if the need arose.”
- A. Joseph Borelli, Jr.M.D.
“Chris Jackson helped me with a very difficult dispute with my former business partner concerning our internet business. He was very responsive, knowledgeable, creative, and tough. He always listened to me first, and gave great advice. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. Chris has now been helping me for over ten years, and I continue to call him again when needed.”
- Tim Mertes
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John Kivus
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Morningstar Law Group
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Raleigh, NC 27601

Morningstar Law Group is a full-service business law firm with with experience in a wide array of business matters, including Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate, Securities, Employment, Land Use, and Real Estate.

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