Represented Canadian printing firm in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. Smart & Biggar represented the BSA. At issue were the alleged number of unlicensed intallations of Autodesk, Adobe and Microsoft products. The case settled out-of-court for 40% of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended California based aerospace manufacturing specialist against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA, represented by Royer, Cooper, Cohen, Braunfeld, LLC, alleged there were unlicensed installations of Mastercam and Microsoft Office. After five months of negotiations, the cased settled for a great deal less than the BSA's opening settlement demand.
Represented large California answering service in an audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. After a year of negotiations around the alleged number of unlicensed installations of Adobe, Microsoft and Symantec products, the case settled for a mere 12% of the BSA's opening settlement demand. The BSA was represented by Klemchuk Kubasta LLP.
Defended California medical device product development company against allegations of copyright infringement. No unlicensed software products were discovered in an internal audit and the Business Software Alliance closed the matter with the submission of audit results and entitlement documentation.
Represented Florida based e-commerce marketing firm in a software audit instigated by the Business Software Alliance. Higer, Lichter & Givner represented the BSA. The case settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended East coast designer and manufacturer of electrical control and power distribution systems against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA was represented by Klemchuk Kubasta. Within two months of negotiations the case settled for far less than the BSA's opening settlement demand.
Represented entertainment staging company in an Autodesk audit. In a little over a month of negotiations, the case settled out-of-court for considerable savings relative to the publisher's opening settlement demand. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk.
Defended California architectural firm against allegations of copyright infringement by Autodesk. An internal audit discovered no unlicensed copies of the publisher's software. Autodesk, represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods, closed the matter with a signed certificate of compliance.
Represented Oregon based manufacturing company in an Autodesk audit. Eight months of negotiations led to an out-of-court settlement at 29% of the publisher's original settlement demand. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk.
Defended environmental creative design firm against allegations of copyright infringement by Donahue Gallagher Woods on behalf of Autodesk. The matter quickly settled out-of-court for a great deal less than the publisher's opening settlement demand.
Represented global production resource company in an Autodesk audit requested by Donahue Gallagher Woods on behalf of the publisher. In six months the matter settled out-of-court with a confidential settlement agreement.
Defended audio and visual staging company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA, represented by Higer, Lichter & Givner, alleged there were numerous copies of unlicensed Adobe, Microsoft, and Symantec software products. After almost two years the case settled for far less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented turboexpander design and manufacturing company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. FDK Law represented the BSA. Within a year the case settled for a considerable savings over the BSA's original settlement demand which had been based on the alleged number of unlicensed software products by publishers such as Adobe, Microsoft and Symantec.
Represented an international animation studio in a Business Alliance software audit. The BSA was represented by Troutman Sanders. The number of alleged unlicensed Adobe products was at issue, however, in less than a year the case settled for far less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended electric power equipment provider against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA, represented by FDK Law, alleged there were numerous unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft Office products. The case settled for considerable savings over the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented a Florida based art wire hanging specialist in a software audit requested by the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case was closed within six months with a confidential settlement agreement.
Represented a Florida physician's office in an software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. Higer, Lichter & Givner represented the BSA. After three months of negotiations centered on the alleged number of unlicensed Microsoft Office products, the case settled for considerably less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented California architectural firm in an Autodesk audit. Autodesk was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case was settled quickly out-of-court.
Represented anodic coding business in a software audit initiated by the Business Software Alliance. Troutman Sanders represented the BSA who alleged that unlicensed copies of Adobe and Microsoft products were in use. After three months of negotiations, the case closed for significantly less than the BSA's original settlement demand
Defended Idaho mechanical contracting firm against allegations of copyright infringement by Autodesk. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk. The case was settled out-of-court in a little over three months.
Defended Texas based Motorola radio dealer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Software and Information Industry Association. Holland & Knight represented the SIIA and closed the case after one year.
Represented California architectural firm in an Autodesk audit. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk. The case settled out-of-court within four months.
Represented Illinois software development company in a software audit conducted by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA was represented by Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld. After two months of negotiations centered on the alleged number of unlicensed Microsoft Office products, the case was settled for far less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended Ohio based photo booth rental company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA alleged there were unlicensed copies of various Microsoft products in use. The case was closed within 6 months with zero settlement payment.
Represented Texas architectural firm in an Autodesk audit. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk. Within three months the case was settled for less than Autodesk's original settlement demand.
Defended Canadian marketing services company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. Smart & Biggar represented the BSA. In less than a year the case was settled for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented Florida based yacht equipment retailer in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. Troutman Sanders represented the BSA who alleged there were unlicensed copies of numerous Microsoft products in use. After six months of negotiations, the case settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended Texas medical services company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA was represented by Bailey & Glasser. After two months of negotiations centered on the alleged number of unlicensed Microsoft products, the case settled for significantly less the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented Illinois video game developer in a software audit instigated by the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case settled out-of-court with a confidential settlement agreement.
Defended California architectural design firm against allegations of copyright infringement by Autodesk. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk. The case settled for significantly less than Autodesk's original settlement demand.
Represented Indiana performance consulting company in a software audit conducted by the Business Software Alliance. Bailey & Glasser represented the BSA. At issue were the number of alleged unlicensed Microsoft products. The case settled within four months for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended Illinois collection firm against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA was represented by Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld. The case closed with zero settlement payment.
Represented Florida communication installation firm in a software audit instigated by the Business Software Alliance. Troutman Sanders represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of Microsoft server products. In less than a year the case was settled for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended Utah interior design firm against allegations of copyright infringement from Autodesk, represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case settled quickly within three months for significantly lower than Autodesk's original settlement demand.
Represented MIssouri auto dealer in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. Negotiations centered on the number of alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Microsoft products. The case was settled out-of-court for a considerable savings over the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented a technology services firm to the financial services industry in a software audit instigated by the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. Due to the audit findings the SIIA closed its file with the submission of a signed Officer's Certificate.
Represented mid-Western bank in a Business Software Alliance software audit. Klemchuk Kubasta represented the BSA. After two months of negotiations centered on the alleged number of unlicensed Microsoft products, the case settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended online trophy and awards retailer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance who alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products. In less than a year the matter was settled for a considerable savings relative to the BSA's original settement demand.
Defended Texas based banner manufacturer against allegations of copyright infringement from the Business Software Alliance. Higer, Lichter & Givner represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products. The case was settled within six months for less than half of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended Pennsylvania land survey firm against allegations of copyright infringement by Autodesk. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented Autodesk. The case was settled within four months for a great deal less than Autodesk's original settlement demand.
Defended Texas oil rig manufacturer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. Troutman Sanders represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of Microsoft Office products. The case settled for far less than the BSA's original settlement demand in less than a year.
Represented Florida healthcare provider in a Business Software Alliance software audit. The BSA was represented by Higer Lichter & Givener. Negotiations centered on the number of alleged unlicensed Microsoft products. The case was settled out-of-court for a significant reduction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended substance abuse rehabilitation center against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. Higer Lichter & Givner represented the BSA. In as little as four months the case was settled out-of-court for significantly less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended clothing manufacturer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA was represented by FDK Law and the case settled out-of-court within four months.
Represented contract specialist for attachment and installation solutions in a software audit conducted by the Business Software Alliance. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented the BSA who alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Adobe and Microsoft Products. After two and a half years the case was settled for a great deal less than the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented print management solutions firm against allegations of copyright infringement from the Business Software Alliance. Donahue Gallagher Woods represented the BSA. The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Adobe products. The case settled after two and half years for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented New York architectural firm in an Autodesk audit. Autodesk was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case was settled out-of-court within a month for less than Autodesk's original settlement demand.
Defended California architectural firm against allegations of copyright infringement by Autodesk. The case was settled out-of-court within two months.
Represented petrochemical extraction equipment manufacturer in an Autodesk audit initiated by Donahe Gallagher Woods. The case was settled out-of-court within five months.
Defended Southern land surveying company in an Autodesk audit. The case was settled within three months for less than Autodesk's original settlement demand. Autodesk was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods.
Represented a digital engagement agency in a software audit instituted by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA alleged unlicensed copies of numerous Microsoft products, including individual Office products, servers and operating systems. Within a year the case settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Reviewed and revised record retention policy and incident response plan for Chicago area bank group.
Defended Michigan Ford dealer against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance. In four months the matter was resolved with zero settlement payment.
Defended Texas based public utility technical services firm against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA was represented by Darin Klemchuk. The dispute centered around alleged unlicensed copies of Microsoft Office. The case was pending for fifteen months and settled for considerably less than the Business Software Alliance's original settlement demand.
Represented national beauty pageant operator in a software audit conducted by the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA was represented by William Stevens of Holland & Knight. The matter was pending for twenty-six months and resulted in a confidential settlement agreement.
Defended Dallas, Texas based property management company for the multifamily industry against allegations of software piracy by the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA was represented by Care Heller-Pittman of Donahue Gallagher Woods. The audit was pending for thirty-two months and resulted in a confidential out-of-court settlement.
Represented DFW based leader in property management for the multifamily industry. The BSA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The Business Software Alliance alleged licensing shortages for Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server products, and client access licenses. After almost three years, the case was settled for far less than the Business Software Alliance's original settlement demand.
Represented North Carolina based parachute equipment manufacturer against allegations of software piracy by the BSA. The Business Software Alliance alleged licensing shortages for numerous Microsoft products. The case was settled in just under two years at a great reduction off the Business Software Alliance's original settlement demand.
Defended global benefits software developer against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance. Adobe Acrobat licenses were the focus of the negotiations. The case was pending for just under two years and resulted in an out-of-court settlement that was a significant reduction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based real estate agency in software audit requested by the BSA. The primary products involved were Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Windows Server client access licenses. After approximately eighteen months, the case was settled out-of-court for a considerable savings relative to the Business Software Alliance's original settlement demand.
Defended San Ramon, California based veterinary clinic in a Business Software Alliance audit. The BSA alleged licensing shortages for numerous Microsoft products. The matter was pending almost two years and resulted in a settlement that was a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended Salt Lake City, Utah based mechanical and electrical engineering firm against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance that focused heavily on AutoCAD and Microsoft Office product licenses. The BSA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The matter was pending for fifteen months and settled for 45% of the BSA's original settlement demand with no admisision of liability and no future audit inspections.
Represented equipment manufacturer in software audit initiated by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA alleged shortages in Adobe Acrobat and Norton AntiVirus software licenses. After approximately five months of negotiations, the case was settled out-of-court for a considerable savings relative to the Business Software Alliance's original demand. The BSA was represented by Frank Konczakowski.
Hired by Sherman Oaks, CA engineering firm after they received a settlement demand in an Autodesk audit initiated by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case was settled out-of-court in just over five months.
Represented award winning Kentucy based architects in Autodesk license dispute. Autodesk was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. Within seven months, the case was settled for a fraction of Autodesk's initial demand.
Defended honing equipment maker against software audit initiated by Autodesk resulting in an out-of-court settlement within 40 days. Autodesk was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods.
Represented 3D art production company serving the gaming industry in a software audit conducted by Autodesk. Autodesk was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case settled within 90 days with zero settlement payment.
Defended over 40 architectural and engineering companies in audits initiated by Autodesk conducted by the law firm of Donahue Gallagher Woods, LLP.
Defended over 210 small and medium sized businesses in software audits initiated by the Business Software Alliance.
Defended graphics design company against allegation of software piracy by Autodesk's outside counsel, Donahue Gallagher Woods, in connection with the alleged over-deployment of Maya ® software.
Defended many small architectural firms against allegations of software piracy by Autodesk's outside counsel, Donahue Gallagher Woods in connection with the alleged over-deployment of AutoCAD ® software.