About Me
Michelle Hon Donovan has diverse national practices in the areas of intellectual property law, cyber law, litigation and licensing. Ms. Donovan's clients represent a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology, high-end consumer electronics, software, cosmetics and personal care products, real estate development, education, staffing, food and beverage, and social networking.
Ms. Donovan's intellectual property matters include assisting brand owners in developing global brand protection strategies, including domestic and international filing, opposition and enforcement strategies. She also advises clients concerning social media, copyrights, Internet domain names, trade secrets, unfair competition and the licensing of intellectual property.
Ms. Donovan also handles a variety of cyber law matters. She has handled security and data breaches and also counsels clients on privacy laws, cybersecurity laws, and social media issues. Ms. Donovan has developed a focused practice in counseling on Internet marketing and lead gen issues.
Ms. Donovan also negotiates and drafts various technology and licensing agreements, including but not limited to intellectual property licenses, domain name and intellectual property purchase agreements, software licenses, software development agreements, co-author agreements, ghost author agreements, distribution agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and consulting/independent contractor agreements.