Our Technology Transactions Work
We have helped structure technology transactions ranging from pure patent licenses to complex licenses involving a mix of intellectual property (IP) and technology assets. A key ingredient of all such licenses has been the balancing of business, technology and IP risks, and the proper allocation of such risk between the parties. We have also advised on insurance provisions to properly mitigate risks should claims arise. When disputes have arisen, we have negotiated cross-licenses and settlement agreements that have helped our clients continue their businesses without interruption. We have also advised clients on the favorable resolution of licensing audits that involved claims for substantial license fees. We demystify the audit process and “unpack” complex license agreements and royalty structures for you. We are most satisfied when our client is able to resolve its dispute knowing that it has preserved its use of key IP and technology assets, and the promise that such assets hold for the future of its business.
TYPES OF TRANSACTIONS
We have handled a broad range of technology transactions for our clients, including the following:
Software and technology platform licenses, including open source licenses
SaaS and cloud computing agreements
Distributions agreements, including software “OEM” distribution agreements
Agency agreements
Joint venture and collaboration agreements
Development agreements, including joint development agreements
Patent, copyright, trade secret and trademark licenses
Hosting agreements
IT outsourcing agreements
University licenses
Web content licenses
Data licenses