Internet Law Office Locations

Our attorneys can provide you with the resources of a big firm and the individualized attention of a mid-sized firm.

Our Internet attorneys are located in Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts, but most of our Internet Law work comes from clients throughout the entire United States and Internationally, from Europe to Latin America and Asia. Our Internet lawyers and staff speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, and Portuguese. Our language proficiency, technical ability, and litigation record are unique among law firms practicing Internet Law. We believe that given the global nature of the Internet, an effective Internet lawyer must be prepared and competent to handle Internet Law matters throughout the world…. We have served lead Cyber Law counsel in Internet cases throughout the Nation, from Virginia, to Arizona, to California… coast to coast… Although admitted to practice law in Virginia, we have appeared in Internet Law matters in a pro hac vice capacity, allowing clients throughout the entire Nation to obtain quality representation for Internet Law matters.

Our offices are located in:

Richmond, Virginia:
11551 Nuckols Road
Suite N
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Phone: 804-332-6585

Manassas, Virginia:
10432 Balls Ford Road, Suite 300
Manassas, Virginia 20109
Phone: (703) 652-0878

We are experienced attorneys specialized in Internet Law. Whether you need an Internet lawyer, web lawyer, cyber lawyer, Internet law specialist, domain name lawyer, online lawyer, computer lawyer, or Internet business attorney… Contact our Internet Law Attorneys.

Internet Law Litigation

Each Internet Lawyer firm is an aggressive and experienced Internet Law litigator. Because of its complex technical aspects, Internet law litigation is different from all other forms of litigation. Even experienced “big firm” attorneys specialized in Intellectual Property Law litigation may lack the required knowledge to understand the technical concepts associated with the Internet. A typical big firm Intellectual Property litigator probably does not have a Computer Engineering and advance business administration background. A typical Intellectual Property litigator probably does not have years of experience with the Department of Defense working with cutting edge technology. Our Internet Law litigators do!

Our Internet Law litigation attorneys are experienced in:

- Internet Copyright Infringement litigation
- Internet Trademark Litigation
- Internet Defamation Litigation
- Internet Hacking and Unauthorized Access Litigation
- Internet SPAM (unsolicited bulk email) law litigation
- Internet Domain Name Litigation and Domain Name Disputes
- Internet and computer crime defense

When you need an Internet Law Attorney, who has knowledge and experience with Cyber Law Litigation and Online litigation… Contact one of our Internet Law Attorneys.

Internet Copyright Infringement Litigation

Each Internet Lawyer firm is an aggressive and experienced Internet Copyright Law litigator. Because of its complex technical aspects, Internet copyright law litigation requires specialized knowledge and experience.

An Internet copyright infringement litigation lawyer from our firm handles all aspects of copyright infringement occurring on the Internet. Whether the Internet copyright infringement litigation involves the interpretation of copyright laws, the DMCA, copied website contents, stolen website photographs, or even criminal prosecution resulting from allegations of copyright infringement on a website, we are experienced in Internet copyright infringement law and litigation.

Recently, the RIAA and movie studios have initiated aggressive litigation against people accused of sharing copyrighted files through point-to-point (P2P) software as well as Internet websites and forums. Ignorance of the law is generally not a good defense against claims of Internet copyright infringement. The posting of movie files, music, or photos can land you in expensive litigation. An Internet copyright infringement litigation attorney has the technical knowledge and mastery of law required to defend you against claims of Internet copyright infringement.

If you or your business is faced with Internet copyright infringement litigation, an our Internet copyright attorneys are experienced in cyber copyright issues. Our technical knowledge and experience is unique and our successful track record speaks for itself. We not only claim to be experienced in Internet copyright law and Internet copyright litigation…. We also get the job done!

Website Privacy Policy

The importance of a properly drafted Internet site privacy policy and strict adherence to this website privacy policy cannot be overstated.

Almost every e-Commerce website collects personal identifiable information from its users. Personal identifiable information includes name, address, e-mail address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, age, gender, income, occupation, browsing patterns, etc.

Many websites have a posted privacy policy explaining what information is collected from the users of the website and how the information is used. Once a company posts a privacy policy on its website, it will be held legally liable for its failure to abide by this privacy policy.

For example, the privacy policy for Geocities’ website contained the statement “we will never give your information to anyone without your permission.” However, when it appeared that Geocities sold and disclosed the information to others, the FTC accused Geocities of misrepresenting its reasons for collecting information from adults and children. The matter eventually settled.

So with such a big risk, why should companies even post a privacy policy at all?

After all, it is impossible to violate a privacy policy that does not exist. However, some jurisdictions require websites to have posted privacy policies. For example, the California Online Privacy Protection Act requires websites to:

1) identify the categories of information collected and with whom the information may be shared;

2) describe how to review and change the personally identifiable information;

3) explain how to find out about changes to the privacy policy; and

4) indicate the effective date of the privacy policy.

Additionally, websites that collect information from children are subject to the requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The European Union also imposes privacy protection requirements for websites who operate in or have customers in the European Union. The list of potential issues with your Privacy Policy and other website documents goes on and on….. Our website development attorneys understand these issues and can assist you to create a legally sound website…. anything else can cost you dearly.

Our Internet lawyers routinely Draft, Negotiate, and Interpret Website Documents, including:

Website Hosting Agreement, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Affiliate Agreement, Re-seller Agreement, Internet Contracts, Copyright Policy, e-Commerce documents, Domain Name Licensing Agreement, and more.

Our Internet Lawyers and website documents attorneys can also assist you in obtaining legal protection for your Internet website’s Intellectual Property including: Drafting Domain Name Transfer Agreement, Trademark Application, Copyright Application, DMCA Takedown Notice, Internet Cease and Desist Letters.

Virginia Computer Trespass Lawyer

A Virginia computer trespass attorney with our firm is experienced in Virginia computer trespass issues. In Virginia, computer trespass is codified under the Virginia Computer Trespass Statute (Va. Code § 18.2-152.4). Virginia computer trespass is defined as the use a computer to make a copy of computer data without authorization. Computer trespass creates both civil and criminal liability. The assistance of a Virginia computer trespass and cyber crime law attorney is essential to protecting your rights.

In Virginia, computer trespass can also occur in the form of trespass to chattels. Virginia computer trespass to chattels is contact with a computer network without authorization causing injury to the plaintiff.

Virginia Courts have decided important cases regarding computer trespass. For example, in AOL v. IMS, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that the unauthorized mailing of unsolicited bulk e-mail may constitute a trespass to chattels under Virginia law. In AOL v. LCGM, the Court held that to the extent that multitudinous electronic mailings demand the disk space and drain the processing power of computer equipment, those resources are not available to serve other subscribers. Therefore, the value of that equipment is diminished even though it is not physically damaged by defendants’ conduct, and an action for computer trespass is appropriate.

Our Virginia computer trespass attorneys are experienced in interpreting and applying the Virginia computer trespass statutes and case decisions. Whether you are a victim of computer trespass in Virginia or are accused of computer trespass or trespass to computer chattels, our Virginia computer trespass attorneys can provide assistance.

Internet Website Legal Compliance Evaluation and Audit

If your business operates over the Internet, there are many potential sources of liability. Are your operations inadvertently infringing on other’s copyrights or trademarks? Can you be accused of cybersquatting? Can your existing (or non-existing) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy create legal problems for your business?

Our Internet lawyers will apply their knowledge and experience in Internet Law to analyze your website for compliance with current laws, including:

· Trademark compliance and infringement issues

· Copyright infringement issues

· Domain Name issues

· Digital Millennium Copyright Act compliance

· Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) compliance

· Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act compliance

· HIPPA compliance

· Gramm-Leach-Bliley compliance

· Communications Decency Act compliance

· FTC regulations compliance

· 18 U.S.C. § 2257 adult website requirements compliance

· SPAM / CAN-SPAM Act compliance

Internet laws will affect your legal liability arising from the content, operation, and management of your website. Moving forward without proper legal assistance is a risk that may cost you dearly… our Website law attorneys are here to help you create a legally compliant website so that you can focus on growing your business, not on civil litigation or on explaining yourself to law enforcement authorities.

The Truth In Domain Names Act Lawyer

The Truth in Domain Names Act forbids the use of a misleading domain name to:

1) trick a person into viewing content that is obscene; or
2) trick a minor into viewing material that is harmful to minors.

Our Internet lawyers and domain name attorneys are there to assist you in interpreting the Truth in Domain Names Act or should you have legal issues with the authorities, your domain name registrar, or your affiliates involving the Truth in Domain Names Act.

Our domain name attorneys are experienced in domain name law and can assist you with all your domain name issues. We are your domain name law and your domain name attorneys.

Internet Trademark Infringement in Keyword Search Advertising Lawyer

Internet searches are the primary method used for finding goods and services on the Internet. Therefore, online keyword advertising is a very popular and effective method of Internet advertisement.

Can a business use its competitor’s name and/or trademark as a search keyword without engaging in Internet trademark infringement? Our Internet trademark infringement lawyers can evaluate your particular situation and provide you with sound trademark infringement advice regarding the use of a trademark as a search engine keyword for advertisement purposes.

The preparation of an Intellectual Property and Internet law cease and desist notice may be necessary if you or your business are the victim of Internet copyright infringement, Internet trademark infringement, Internet defamation, or other Internet law issues.

Perhaps your Internet business needs an effective cease and desist letter to prevent your competitors from copying the contents of your website in order to take advantage of the success of your online business.

On the flip side, you may receive an Internet copyright infringement cease and desist notice from an Internet copyright infringement lawyer or Internet trademark infringement lawyer asking you for a significant amount of monetary damages. In addition the copyright infringement cease and desist notice written may contain threats indicating that your company will be the target of a copyright infringement lawsuit, and an injunction against Internet copyright infringement.

Our Internet lawyers can provide assistance in drafting an effective cease and desist notice or responding to a cease and desist notice. Effective handling of the cease and desist letter may determine whether or not expensive court litigation will be necessary to resolve the legal dispute.