Software, Technology, Internet & eCommerce

Today’s world is very much a digital one, and Fortis attorneys are well-versed in all aspects of the laws and regulations governing today’s technological infrastructure, the global reach of the internet, and the many ways in which technology is used to sell products and services. 

Cloud-based software, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offerings now dominate the software industry and companies in this industry expect their legal agreements to be as innovative as their products.  We understand these new market conditions and have helped businesses thrive in them by adapting agreements and service offerings to meet these challenges. 

Our experienced legal team advises clients on many important industry areas, including:

• Internet law
• Data ownership
• E-commerce
• Cloud-based on-demand software and infrastructure platforms, such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
• Intellectual property 
• Privacy regulations
• Trade secret protection
• Legal or regulatory issues that arise during software development or use

Whether you merely have a website to provide information on your company or your primary product or service marketplace is online, your business constantly needs to adapt in order to comply with ever-changing online regulations. We keep up with this fast-paced market so that you don’t have to and our expert counsel can help you avoid legal pitfalls, meet your immediate business needs, and pave the way for future growth.