Robert J. Scott

Robert J. Scott

Managing Partner, Scott & Scott, LLP
  • Intellectual Property, Communications & Internet Law, Business Law ...
  • Texas
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Biography

Robert represents mid-market and large enterprise companies in software license transactions and disputes with major software publishers such as Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. He has defended over 225 software audit matters initiated by software piracy trade groups such as the BSA and SIIA. He is counsel to some of the world's largest corporations, such as Schlumberger, PepsiCo, Iron Mountain and American Express, on information technology matters including intellectual property licensing, risk management, data privacy, and outsourcing. Robert ensures that Scott & Scott, LLP continues its focus on cost-effective strategies that deliver positive results.He is regularly called upon by his peers and the media to share his expertise. His personal speaking engagements include web seminars, continuing legal education seminars, and media appearances.

Education
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D. | Law
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Austin College
B.A. | Economics & Philosophy
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Scott & Scott, LLP
- Current
Certifications
Microsoft Software Asset Management Certified Professional
Microsoft
Certified ISO 19770 Practitioner
IBSMA
Professional Associations
Dallas Bar Association Computer Law Section
Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas Data Security and Privacy
Current
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Managed Service Providers
Board Member
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Activities: Professional association of over 8,000 members worldwide who provide IT outsourcing.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
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U.S. District Court for the Northern, Western & Eastern Districts of Texas
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Practice Areas
    Intellectual Property
    Communications & Internet Law
    Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Additional Practice Areas
  • Software Audits
  • Software Licensing Transactions
  • Technology Transactions
  • Security & Privacy
  • Software Litigation
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Scott & Scott, LLP
Website
BSA Audit Defense
Blog
BSA Audit Defense Blogs
Blog
Scott & Scott Blogs
Contact & Map
Office
550 Reserve Street
Suite 200
Southlake, TX 76092
Telephone: (214) 999-0080
Fax: (214) 999-0333