Pryor Cashman LLP

Pryor Cashman’s Technology Group combines strong intellectual property expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented, problem-solving perspective. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of copyright, trademark, patent and trade secret law as well as substantial experience as commercial and transactional attorneys. We also provide counseling on the protection of technology expertise and proprietary information in matters ranging from drafting employee policies on confidential information and related nondisclosure agreements to the preparation and filing of patent and copyright applications to the prosecution and defense of all manner of litigations and arbitrations that arise in technology-oriented businesses.

Among our clients are companies in digital media, software and telecommunications technology, e-commerce and other businesses whose core assets consist of intellectual property. We also consult frequently with clients whose products and services are not technology-based, but who need advice on a particular problem or transaction involving technology and related intellectual property, such as agreements regarding development or in-licensing of software and web-hosting agreements. Our attorneys have special expertise in crafting agreements for the creation, development and commercialization of products and services protected by intellectual property. This expertise enables us to analyze and resolve issues, such as determining title to and potential claims against relevant intellectual property assets; insuring compliance with applicable regulations, such as U.S. export controls; developing and enforcing policies and agreements designed to control and protect proprietary rights and confidential information; and defining and allocating marketing rights for particular products based on a given technology.

Pryor Cashman’s objective has always been to establish an environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to maximize his/her potential productivity and excel within the firm.

Our attorneys and staff members are recruited, retained and promoted regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, religion or personal background.

We are continually reinforcing our relationships with relevant organizations and professional associations to enhance and increase our diverse work environment.

Current initiatives to attract, develop, retain and promote diverse talent include:

• Domestic partnership insurance benefits
• Encouraging support and involvement in specialty bar associations and organizations
• Mentoring program designed to meet the professional goals and aspirations of associates
• Paid maternity leave
• Part-time and flex-time schedules to meet work-life balance issues

Pryor Cashman is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without regard to race, color, disability, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.