Carstens, Allen & Gourley is an award-winning technology and IP law firm with offices in Dallas & Denver. We help companies with patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and intellectual property (IP) strategies. We now offer a broad range of fractional general counsel services to companies without in-house counsel.
Our litigation services include business and complex commercial litigation such as patent litigation, trademark litigation, trade secret litigation, and breach of contract. We have substantial experience advising on legal and compliance issues related to artificial intelligence and GenAI solutions in particular.
Shhhh! Keep Your Secrets Protected with NDAs and Patent Applications
NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) can be used to help safeguard a company’s intellectual property, but where appropriate, the best practice is to also file a patent application covering any innovations. This dual approach ensures both privacy in initial stages and exclusive rights over the innovation, creating a more comprehensive shield against ...
Startups, Outsourcing and the Attorney-Client Privilege
Historically, many courts have been reluctant to construe the attorney-client privilege broadly and have viewed what assists an attorney in rendering legal advice narrowly. However, this approach does not take into account the business realities of how a modern startup company functions in the “gig” economy to both obtain and ...
