Since the inception of the Firm we have helped our clients adapt to the ever changing areas of information technology, the internet, and the related evolving area of privacy law.  Our clients include software publishers, database companies, content and service providers, digital production companies, game developers, CD-ROM and DVD publishers, Web site developers, search engines, and interactive television, voice, and communications firms.  Traditional media companies and other businesses also call on us to help them incorporate new technologies and advance online strategies.  We represent manufacturers, retailers, mail order companies, licensors, distributors, publishers, and entertainment firms in their information technology and eCommerce ventures.

Drakeford & Kane LLC is well versed in protecting and defending trade secret claims involving software, technology, media and business trade secrets. We also deal with related claims based on unfair competition and common law misappropriation.  We prepare and negotiate nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements, adopt and implement trade secret protection programs and educate employees about the importance of ensuring the confidentiality of trade secrets and business know-how. Our attorneys draft electronic communications, intranet policies and extranet agreements designed to protect corporate assets. 

Our Digital Entertainment and New Media practice specializes in drafting the following: standard license agreements, electronic document retention and destruction policies, service and contract provider contracts, internet security firm contracts, and employee and network security policies.

Drakeford & Kane LLC has developed a niche focus on cases involving cyber-squatters and other improper uses of internet domain names. The practice includes the enforcement of clients’ rights, both domestic and international.  Drakeford and Kane LLC employs, among other tactics, the use of traditional trademark laws, the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and ICANN domain name dispute resolution procedures. 

Drakeford & Kane LLC manages all aspects of the domain name registration process.  Online searches are conducted to assess domain name availability.  Once availability is established, Drakeford & Kane LLC registers the domain name on behalf of the client.  Our team dockets and monitors renewal deadlines and renews domain name registrations as needed.

The Firm structures and negotiates e-commerce business relationships and cross-marketing arrangements.  We also draft agreements for use in co-branding, cross-marketing promotions, "private label" service developments, online retailing, website sponsorship and advertising sales and placement.  Additional services include: agreements for audio and video streaming and storage, cross-linking and referral relationships, multimedia product development, online content distribution, and website design, development and hosting. 

Drakeford & Kane LLC is proactive in finding solutions to novel privacy issues originating from today’s digital economy.  We are well versed in drafting employee and website privacy policies, including the issues facing internet sites directed towards children under the Children’s Online Privacy Act.

Drakeford & Kane LLC’s breadth of legal experience and technical knowledge of modern areas of business results in practical and value added solutions.  We assist our clients with developing new technology, licensing out proprietary technology, licensing in technology for end use, and licensing in technology for future sale.