Robert J. Scott
Managing Partner, Scott & Scott, LLPRobert 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.
- 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
- Managing Partner
- Scott & Scott, LLP
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- Microsoft Software Asset Management Certified Professional
- Microsoft
- Certified ISO 19770 Practitioner
- IBSMA
- Dallas Bar Association Computer Law Section
- Member
- Current
- State Bar of Texas Data Security and Privacy
- Current
- Managed Service Providers
- Board Member
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- Activities: Professional association of over 8,000 members worldwide who provide IT outsourcing.
- Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Northern, Western & Eastern Districts of Texas
- 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
- Software Audits
- Software Licensing Transactions
- Technology Transactions
- Security & Privacy
- Software Litigation
- English: Spoken, Written