Welcome to Michael Paterson & Associates

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Computer and IP Law

Since the emergence of the internet and world wide web, Computer and IP law has developed and grown into one of the most important and significant areas of law in the Western World. Michael Paterson & Associates was one of the first law firms in Western Australia to offer advice to clients in this very important area of law.

Our experience includes the internet-related drafting of various types of Computer and IP related documents including:

  • website development and hosting agreements
  • content and portal agreements
  • registration and renewal of domain name forms
  • licence and distribution agreements, confidentiality agreements
  • development contracts
  • web site disclaimers
  • all forms relevant to lodging trademark, design and patent applications
  • Internet Legal Protection
  • Licence and Distribution Agreements
  • Development Contracts
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Disclaimers
  • Web Commerce
  • Copyright Advice
  • Litigation
Michael Paterson & Associates is also the official law firm used by members of Software Engineering Australia (Western Australia) (SEAWA).