Internet Law

If you're operating an Internet-based business, the legal issues that you face are different from the legal issues faced by more traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. Regardless of the business matter you are facing, whether it is a contract, licensing or intellectual property issue, you need representation from tech-savvy attorneys who are familiar with the complexities and subtleties of the Internet world.

We can help.

Saper Law has experience dealing with cutting edge legal issues on the Internet. We regularly counsel companies that are starting businesses on the Web and have represented clients in Internet defamation lawsuits and RIAA file-sharing lawsuits.

We assist our clients with the following Internet Law issues:

  • Litigation
  • Defamation, libel & slander
  • Protecting Anonymity & Privacy issues
  • Right of Publicity
  • Jurisdictional Issues
  • Domain name disputes
  • Publishing user content
  • Negotiating and drafting licensing agreements.
  • Preparing terms of use and privacy policies
  • Advising on contests and other promotions.
  • Defending and settling suits for file-sharing by the RIAA
Here are examples of recent Internet law cases handled by the Saper Law Offices:
  • Defended several individuals accused of defamation and false light based on statements made on an Internet newsgroup. Achieved dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction in one federal district court and dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction in a second federal district court.
  • Drafted terms of use and privacy policy for web 2.0 business featuring user generated content.
  • Represent individuals sued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
  • Defend an individual accused of defamation for statements made on a blog against a real estate developer. Case is pending.

Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.