INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

Verkhovodko & Partners pays specific attention and has considerable experience in rendering legal assistance with respect to Informational Technology and Internet industries. In particular, we have been involved in the projects related to the establishment of info parks and telecommunication networks. Our team is constantly assisting Internet providers, e-commerce, mobile and satellite communication companies.

During the course of implementation of projects related to IT and Internet, we provide legal advice covering many areas, including, but not limited to, on the appropriate legal instruments, licensing, financial settlements, as well as proper protection of the client’s intellectual property.

We render a comprehensive legal support with respect to Informational Technology, including, but not limited to:

• advising on all matters arising in connection with Informational Technology and Internet resources, including licensing and compliance with the applicable law;
• advising on issues related to placing ads and information on Internet and other informational resources.

Projects:

• Microsoft Corporation — advising on the matters arising in connection with Informational Technology, legal supervision over the projects and day-to-day activities;
• EPAM Systems, Inc. — day-to-day advising regarding the Informational Technology, intellectual property, taxation and other legal aspects;
• Inmarsat — consulting the international satellite telecommunications company regarding the legal environment for rendering satellite telecommunication services in Belarus;
• Velcom (the leading telecommunication service provider in Belarus), TELECOM AUSTRIA — legal supervision over several Informational Technology projects;
• A Belarusian Internet Technologies Development company — drafting agreements and other legal assistance necessary for the launch and functioning of the website, offering innovative technologies for webcasting, creating a web call center, broadcasting webinars and training seminars, web conferencing and arranging other types of online business meetings;
• Atlant Telecom — advising an various issues arising during the course of business activities of the largest private Internet-provider in Belarus