JOHN P. O’BRIEN, TECHNOLOGY ATTORNEY

Can You Be Sued for “Planned Obsolescence?”

Planned obsolescence is when products are intentionally designed  to fail after a certain age or amount of use. This is obviously illegal, but it may be more common than many people realize. The tech world is certainly no stranger to this controversy, and a number of software and hardware developers have been accused of this […]

Can You Be Sued for Cheating in Video Games?

No one likes a cheater. But when does cheating become illegal? Most people would agree that if someone beats you in a video game, there is only one thing you can really do — grit your teeth and go for a rematch. But as the billion-dollar video game industry continues to play an increasingly central […]

Key Clauses to Improve the Value of a SaaS Agreement

SaaS agreements are legal contracts made between application developers and their users. The agreement outlines the company’s terms and conditions that lay out how the application can be accessed and when it can be used. The contract will usually include a subscription license agreement, reseller agreement if you are working with a Var or Systems […]

How to Prevent Your Software From Being Pirated

Software piracy is a real issue in the modern world. Many software entrepreneurs have worked tirelessly to create new software products – including video games, apps, SaaS, and much more. Seeing these finished products stolen, pirated, and distributed among illegal users can be heartbreaking. So what can you do to stop this from happening? What […]

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I am a legal professional specialized in helping companies of all sizes develop, negotiate and/or modify consulting contracts, licenses (in-bound or out-both), SOWs, HR agreements and other business related financial transactions. This experience provides a powerful resource in navigating the challenges tech companies and tech consumers face in growing their business, managing their risks and maximizing their profits.

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