The Prinz Law Office Announces that Software Lawyer Kristie Prinz will Speak at Upcoming Webinar on Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts

Press Release Announcing Clear Law Institute Webinar




The Prinz Law Office Announces that Silicon Valley Software Lawyer Kristie Prinz Will Speak at Upcoming Webinar on Negotiating Service Level Agreements

Press Release on Upcoming Stratford Publications Webinar




The Encryption Debate: Will Government or Industry Win?

When the Justice Department decided to wage a legal battle against Apple over encryption on the iPhone of one of San Bernardino terrorists, the government moved the encryption debate into the public arena and triggered a public debate over the issue.  Now, it is reported that the government is considering launching a second case over the encryption issue against yet another company.  Who will be the ultimate winner in this debate?  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explores the issues in the following blogpost:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/who-will-ultimately-win-in-the-fbis-standoff-with-the-software-industry




SaaS Agreements Lawyer Kristie Prinz to be featured speaker for “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” Webinar Hosted by Clear Law Institute

Saas Agreements Lawyer Ms. Kristie Prinz will be featured as a speaker for the webinar “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” for the Arlington, Virginia-based Clear Law Institute on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EDT.




SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz Invited to Speak at SaaS Contract Negotiation Webinar

SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz has been invited to speak at the upcoming webinar on SaaS Contract Negotiation further described in this link below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/silicon-valley-software-law-blogger-to-be-featured-at-upcoming-cle-program.

 




SaaS Attorney Kristie Prinz Speaks on “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts”

SaaS Attorney Ms. Kristie Prinz presented a webinar on “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” for Arlington, Virginia-based Clear Law Institute on Monday November 2, 2015.




SaaS Attorney Kristie Prinz Shares Powerpoint Presentation on “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” for Clear Law Institute Event

SaaS Attorney Kristie Prinz has made available for viewing her Powerpoint presentation prepared for the recent event “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts.”

“Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” November 2, 2015 Powerpoint




SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts Hosted by Clear Law Institute

SaaS Lawyer Ms. Kristie Prinz will be featured as a speaker for the webinar “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” for the Arlington, Virginia-based Clear Law Institute on Monday, November 2nd at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EDT.   For more information about the upcoming webinar, please click here.




SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz Shares Powerpoint Presentation on “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” for Stafford Publication Event

SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz has made available for review her Powerpoint presentation prepared for the recent event “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts”:

“Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” by Kristie Prinz.




SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on SaaS Contract Negotiation at Upcoming Webinar

SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz has agreed to speak at an upcoming webinar  for the Arlington, Virginia-based Clear Law Institute on Monday, November 2nd at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EDT as further discussed in this link:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/silicon-valley-software-law-blog-author-to-be-featured-at-upcoming-saas-webinar




SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz Speaks on “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts”

Ms. Prinz was featured as a speaker for a webinar on “Negotiating Software a Service Contracts” on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 for Atlanta-based Stafford Publications.




SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Present on Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts for Program Hosted by Strafford Publications

SaaS Lawyer Ms. Kristie Prinz will be featured as a speaker for the webinar “Negotiating Software as a Service Contracts” for Atlanta-based Strafford Publications on Tuesday, September 8 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. EDT.   To review the itinerary or sign up to attend, please click here.

 




The Prinz Law Office Announces Opening of Orange County Office

The Prinz Law Office is pleased to announce the opening of a new San Diego Office.  To read the press release on our announcement, please click on the link below:

The Prinz Law Office Announces Opening of Orange County Office.




Software Industry Considers Consquences of Supreme Court Decision on Patent Validity Defense to Claim of Induced Infringement

The U.S. Supreme Court has just issued an opinion in the Commil vs. Cisco Systems case,  prompting members of the software industry to consider how the ruling will impact member software companies, as we further explored in our recent Silicon Valley Software Law Blog Posting:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/silicon-valley-software-industry-considers-impact-of-supreme-court-decision-on-patent-invalidity-defense-to-claim-of-induced-infringement

 




Senate Cybersecurity Bill May Increase Government Surveillance Pressures on Cloud Companies

Privacy groups have voiced concerns about the Senate Intelligence Committee’s recent introduction of a cybersecurity bill, as was further explored by the firm in the following Silicon Valley Software Law Blog posting linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/new-senate-cybersecurity-bill-may-expand-government-surveillance-pressures-on-cloud-companies




Software Companies Consider Impact of FCC Decision on Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently adopted rules on the issue of net neutrality.  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog looked at the recently decision and contemplated the impact in the link posted below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/fcc-decision-on-net-neutrality-what-does-this-mean-for-the-software-industry

 




Distinguishing Between the Software License and the SaaS Contract

The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog looked at what the differences are between the software license and the SaaS contract models in a recent blog posting linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/software-licensing-vs-software-as-a-service-saas-the-importance-of-the-technology-model-to-contract-drafting




World Trademark Review Interviews Trademark Lawyer Kristie Prinz in “Responsive PR is a Must When Media Cries ‘Trademark Bully'”

Click here to read story.




California Adopts Smartphone Killswitch Law

California has adopted a law that require smartphones sold in the state to have smartphone kill settings enabled as the default settings on the phone.  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explores the impact of this legislation in the link set forth below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/california-adopts-smartphone-kill-switch-law




California notifies App-based Ride Service Uber and Competitors that Service is Illegal

The state of California has notified Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar that their services are illegal under California law, as further discussed by the Silicon Valley Software Law Blog in the post below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/california-notifies-app-based-ride-service-uber-and-competitors-that-service-is-illegal

 




California Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts

California has adopted a law prohibiting nondisparagement clauses in consumer contracts, as the Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explored in the blog post linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/california-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-nondisparagement-clauses-in-consumer-contracts




IP Licensing Lawyer Kristie Prinz Presents on Negotiating License Agreements with Startups

IP Licensing Lawyer Kristie Prinz recently recorded a course for the Certified Patent Valuation Analyst Program titled “Negotiating License Agreements with Startups.”

Click here to view description of course.

 




$163 Million Damage Award in Federal Case Against Scareware Software Company and Founders

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has awarded damages in excess of $163 million in a FTC case against a “scareware” software company,  Innovative Marketing, Inc. and its founders, as further discussed by the Silicon Valley Software Law Blog in the blog post link below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/federal-court-awards-163-million-judgment-against-scareware-software-company-in-ftc-case




FTC Proposing New Rules to Protect Children’s Online Privacy

FTC has announced that it is proposing an amendment to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA”).  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog discussed the proposed changes as well as the pros and cons of potential implementation in its blog posting linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/ftc-proposing-new-rules-to-protect-childrens-online-privacy




President Obama Announces The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights

President Obama has announced the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights initiative, as further discussed by the Silicon Valley Software Law Blog in the following blog post linked here:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/president-obama-unveils-new-consumer-privacy-initiative-the-consumer-privacy-bill-of-rights




Web-Based Companies Evaluate the OPEN Act Proposed as an Alternative to SOPA

Is the Online Protection and Enforcement of the Digital Trade Act (“OPEN”) a better alternative to SOPA?  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explored this question in the blog post linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/is-the-open-act-a-more-viable-alternative-to-sopa




SOPA Blackout Day Set to be Observed by Prominent Websites

A number of prominent websites are set to observe SOPA Blackout Day.  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog discussed the SOPA Blackout controversy in the following blog post linked here:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/websites-set-to-observe-sopa-blackout-day




Silicon Valley Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz Speaks on Blog Law Developments

Internet Lawyer Ms. Kristie Prinz will be speaking on “Blog Law Developments” for the Sunnyvale-Cupertino Bar Association at Holder’s Country Inn in Cupertino on October 10, 2011.  To register to attend the program, click here.




Apple to Begin Enforcing Royalty on Direct Sales of Applications Sold on App Store

Apple has signaled its intention to step up its enforcement of its royalty on direct sales of apps being sold on the App Store, as the Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explained in its blog post linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/apple-signals-new-enforcement-strategy-to-companies-distributing-applications-at-the-app-store

 




How to Protect Your Ideas Before the Launch of a Software Start-up

How do you protect your ideas before you launch your novel software start-up?  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explored this issue in the following blog post linked here:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/tips-to-protecting-your-ideas-before-you-launch-your-software-start-up-company




Consider Alternatives to Equity When Launching Your Start-up’s First Development Project

If you are like many software start-ups, you probably think that equity is the only way to pay for your development work. However, this is not in fact the only option for a cash-strapped start-up, as the Silicon Valley Software Law Blog discussed in the blog post linked here:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/equity-not-the-only-option-for-software-start-ups-hiring-first-developer




Most Early-Stage Development Projects Overlook the Need to Procure a Copyright Assignment

If you are like most early stage software companies, you will complete your next development project without ever asking for or procuring a copyright assignment.  The Silicon Valley Software Law Blog explored this issue in the blog post linked below:

http://www.siliconvalleysoftwarelaw.com/copyright-assignmentsoverlookedinmostdevelopmentprojects

 




Biotech and Life Sciences IP Licensing Lawyer Kristie Prinz to speak at PepTalk IP Panel Presentation on Biotech/ Pharma Processes

Biotech and Life Sciences IP Licensing Lawyer Kristie Prinz speak on January 11, 2008 on the IP Panel for Process Management–Route to Success at PepTalk which will be held at Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego.

For more details about the event, please click here.




Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz Speaks on Who is Watching Out for Your In-House Career: How a Professional Coach Can Help You Gain the Edge

Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be speaking at the Association of Corporate Counsel 2007 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

For more details about the event, please click here.

Please click here to view the Powerpoint presentation.




Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz Speaks on Hottest Topics in Cyberspace–Verizon v. Vonage and Sprint v. Vonage: A Tale of Two Patent Infringement Cases and Their Impact on the VoIP Industry

Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz will speak at the State Bar of California Annual Meeting in Anaheim on September 29, 2007.

Please click here to view the Powerpoint presentation.




Telecommunications and Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Participate in Panel on Ethical Issues in Deployment of VoIP Systems: Client Record Gathering and Voice & Data Storage

Telecommunications and Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be participating in panel at the ABA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, on August 11, 2007.

For more details about the event, please click here.




Silicon Valley Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Recent Developments in Blog Law

Silicon Valley Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be speaking on Recent Developments in Blog Law on June 14, 2007 at the Silicon Valley Capital Club.

State Bar of California, Business Section Cyberspace Committee. Please click here to view the Powerpoint presentation.




Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Understanding the Acquisitions Process: How to Use the Sale and Purchase of Assets to Grow Your Business

Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz to speak on Understanding the Acquisitions Process: How to Use the Sale and Purchase of Assets to Grow Your Business at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, Speaker Business Forum Luncheon, on May 24, 2007.




Silicon Valley Internet Attorney Kristie Prinz to Speak on Hottest Topics in Cyberspace: Cyberinsurance, Blogs, and On-Line Advertising

Silicon Valley Internet Attorney Kristie Prinz to Speak on Hottest Topics in Cyberspace on January 20, 2007 at the
Section Education Institute, State Bar of California, Claremont Resort and Spa, Berkeley, CA. Please click here for details. Please click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.




Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Understanding the Acquisitions Process: How to Use the Sale and Purchase of Assets to Grow Your Business

Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be speaking on Understanding the Acquisitions Process: How to Use the Sale and Purchase of Assets to Grow Your Business for the Sunnyvale Rotary Club on November 7, 2006.




Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Understanding the Acquisitions Process: How to Use the Sale and Purchase of Assets to Grow Your Business

Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Understanding the Acquisitions Process: How to Use the Sale and Purchase of Assets to Grow Your Business at an event hosted on July 18, 2006 by the NAWBO Silicon Valley Chapter at Silicon Valley Capital Club, San Jose.




Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on Who is Watching Out for Your In-House Career: How a Professional Coach Can Help You Gain the Edge

Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on May 25, 2006 on Who is Watching Out for Your In-House Career: How a Professional Coach Can Help You Gain the Edge for the Association of Corporate Counsel-America, San Francisco Bay Chapter, NEC Corporation, Silicon Valley.




Telecommunications Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Chair Panel regarding Changing Face of Telecommunication (VOIP, WiFi)

Telecommunications Lawyer Kristie Prinz to chair panel on May 5, 2006 Regarding Changing Face of Telecommunication (VOIP, WiFi) for the International Technology Law Association, 35th Anniversary-Annual Meeting and World Conference, The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco.




Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz to speak on Strategies for Modifying Electronic Standard-Form Agreements and Policies

Silicon Valley Business Lawyer Kristie Prinz will speak on Strategies for Modifying Electronic Standard-Form Agreements and Policies on April 1, 2005 at the ABA Section of Business Law 2005 Spring Meeting in Nashville, TN.
The event will be sponsored by the Electronic Commerce Subcommittee of the Cyberspace Law Committee. Please click here to view Kristie’s Powerpoint presentation that was inserted into the panel’s full presentation.




Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz to speak on Copyrights: Lessons and Practice Tips from Recent Cases

Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz will speak on copyright law on April 5, 2004 at the San Francisco Downtown Courtyard by Marriott
Developing, Protecting, and Exploiting Software Conference sponsored by Law Seminars International. Please click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.




Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Speak on What You Need to Know about CAN-SPAM

Internet Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be speaking on a panel presentation on “What You Need to Know About CAN-SPAM” on June 8, 2004 at Pillsbury Winthrop LLP. The event is a brown bag lunch co-sponsored by the Santa Clara County Bar Association and California State Bar Business Section Cyberspace Law Committee.