Chris L. Bollinger

Partner

Chris L. Bollinger concentrates in matters relating to intellectual property, technology law, e-commerce, and computer and Internet law.

His work includes:

• Drafting and negotiating agreements for the licensing and transfer of patents, copyrights and trademarks, including consumer product license agreements
• Drafting and negotiating agreements relating to the development, transfer and licensing of hardware and software technology, including software licenses, consulting services agreements, ASP agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Reviewing client Web sites
• Counseling on compliance, electronic contracting and e-commerce issues
• Preparing trademark and copyright applications
• Participating in trade secret, patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright litigation
• Advising on privacy issues, including compliance with federal and state privacy laws, responding to data breaches and thefts and crafting Web site privacy policies
• Counseling on issues relating to advertising law, ad clearance, sweepstakes and contests
• Advising on the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, including directing intellectual property due diligence

Publications

"California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003," Schiff Hardin Intellectual Property Update (Spring 2004)

"The CAN-SPAM Act," Schiff Hardin Intellectual Property Update (Spring 2004)

"Electronic Contracting," Schiff Hardin Intellectual Property Update (Spring 2004)

Previous Experience

Mr. Bollinger's legal practice and his previous employment as a software engineer have involved, among other things, networking and LAN technology, database forensics, data encryption, reverse engineering and the Internet.

Education

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
          Section of Business Law
          Section of Intellectual Property Law
                  Software Development & Licensing Committee
          Section of Science & Technology Law
                  E-Privacy Law Committee
Chicago Bar Association
          Computer Law Section