Website Privacy & Data Use
Effective Date: 07.20.2026
Last Updated: 07.20.2026
Divergent is the patent practice of AddyHart LLC. This notice explains how AddyHart collects, uses, and protects personal information associated with this website.
Scope of This Notice
This notice applies to:
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DivergentPatentLaw.com and its localized versions
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Blog subscriptions and other website mailing lists
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Website inquiry and registration forms
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Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
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Accessibility requests concerning this website
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This notice does not replace the terms of any legal engagement. Information handled in connection with an attorney-client relationship may also be governed by the engagement agreement, applicable professional obligations and other client-specific requirements.
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Third-party websites and services linked from this website are governed by their own privacy and accessibility practices.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
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We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Business or organization
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Job title
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Preferred language
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Newsletter or publication preferences
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Information included in an inquiry
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Accessibility questions or requests
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Information provided during an RFP or vendor-onboarding process
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Please do not submit confidential, proprietary or invention-specific information through a general website form or email address. Contacting AddyHart does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
Information Collected Automatically
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When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
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Internet Protocol address
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Browser and device type
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Operating system
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Approximate geographic location
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Referring website
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Pages viewed
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Date and time of access
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Links or features used
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Cookie and similar identifiers
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Information concerning website errors, performance or security events
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This information may be collected by AddyHart or by service providers supporting the website.
How We Use Information
We may use website information to:
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Operate, maintain, and secure the website
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Deliver requested publications and updates
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Manage subscription preferences
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Evaluate website usage and performance
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Improve content, navigation and accessibility
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Detect fraud, abuse or security threats
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Maintain business and compliance records
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Satisfy applicable legal and professional obligations
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Establish, exercise or defend legal rights
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Support an RFP, conflicts review or potential engagement
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We do not use general website activity to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning website visitors.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and similar technologies. Depending on the website configuration, these technologies may include:
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Strictly Necessary Technologies
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These support essential functions such as security, network management, page navigation, and recording privacy preferences. Disabling them may prevent portions of the website from functioning properly.
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Functional Technologies
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These remember visitor choices, such as language or display preferences, and support optional website features.
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Analytics Technologies
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These help us understand how visitors use the website, identify errors, and improve content and performance.
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Media and Social Technologies
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Embedded audio, video, social-media or sharing features may allow third-party providers to receive information about a visitor’s interaction with that content. Where required by applicable law, nonessential technologies are disabled until the visitor provides consent.
Email Publications
Visitors may choose to receive blog posts, legal updates or other publications. Subscription information is used to deliver the requested communications and manage mailing preferences.
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Marketing consent may be withdrawn at any time by:
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Selecting the unsubscribe link in an email
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Updating subscription preferences
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Unsubscribing from publications will not prevent communications necessary to respond to an inquiry or administer an existing relationship.​
When We Disclose Information
We may disclose website information:
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Within AddyHart to attorneys and personnel who require it for an authorized purpose
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To service providers supporting website hosting, security, analytics, email delivery and related functions
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To professional advisers assisting with legal, accounting, insurance or compliance matters
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When required by law, court order or lawful governmental request
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When reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, systems or property
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In connection with a merger, reorganization or transfer of all or part of the practice, subject to applicable obligations
Service providers are permitted to handle information only for authorized purposes and subject to applicable contractual and legal requirements.
AddyHart does not disclose information received in an attorney-client relationship except as authorized or otherwise permitted or required by applicable law and professional obligations.
International Visitors and Transfers
The website is operated from the United States. Information collected from visitors outside the United States may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other jurisdictions in which service providers operate.
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Where applicable law requires additional transfer protections, AddyHart will use an appropriate legal mechanism or other required safeguard.
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Visitors in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom may have additional rights concerning the processing and international transfer of their personal information.
Legal Bases for Processing
For visitors in jurisdictions requiring identification of a legal basis, personal information may be processed based on:
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Consent, including consent to optional cookies or publications
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Steps requested before entering a contract
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Performance of an agreement
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Compliance with legal or professional obligations
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Legitimate interests in responding to inquiries, securing the website, administering the practice and improving services
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Establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to:
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Respond to an inquiry
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Maintain subscription preferences
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Protect website security
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Comply with legal and professional obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce agreements
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Maintain required business records
Retention periods may vary according to the nature of the information, the purpose of processing, and applicable requirements.
Information Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect website information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
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No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the website.
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Visitors should not use general website forms or email addresses to transmit sensitive personal information, confidential legal information or unpublished invention disclosures.
Accessibility
AddyHart is committed to making this website accessible to the broadest possible audience and continually works to improve its usability and accessibility.
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If you experience difficulty accessing any content or functionality on this website, or if you require information in an alternative format, please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility barriers and provide appropriate assistance promptly.
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Accessibility improvements are reviewed on an ongoing basis as the website evolves.
Privacy Rights & Requests
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding the personal information we maintain about you, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain processing activities.
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Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information below. We may request additional information to verify your identity before responding.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice to reflect changes in website functionality, service providers, legal requirements, or our practices.
The “Last updated” date will identify the most recent revision.
Material changes may also be communicated through an additional website notice or other appropriate method.
Contact Us
Questions regarding this notice, privacy practices, accessibility, or personal information requests may be directed to:
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AddyHart LLC
10 Glenlake Parkway
Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30328
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Email: btheiss@addyhart.com
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