IP & Technology Transactions

Helping clients transform innovation into opportunity, we advise on the full lifecycle of intellectual property and technology transactions, from IP licensing and M&A to joint ventures, research and development, and other strategic commercial agreements. Our global team combines legal and technical expertise to structure agreements that protect IP, manage risk, and unlock value across industries and borders.

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Our global team combines legal precision with deep technical insight. Many of our team members have advanced STEM degrees and hands-on knowledge of emerging technologies. Our experience ranges across industries and sectors – including software, semiconductors, AI, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, mobility, aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer, industrials, energy, fintech, and e-commerce. This breadth enables us to help clients capitalize on evolving opportunities, navigate industry norms and develop creative solutions to novel deal issues.

By collaborating closely with colleagues in our corporate, M&A, finance, tax, privacy, antitrust, and regulatory practices, we deliver integrated solutions to even the most complex technology-related arrangements. Whether you're a fast-growing start-up or a global market leader, we meet you where you need us most – with clarity, confidence, and a focus on your goals.

IP in Corporate Transactions

Strategic Commercial Agreements

We structure IP transfer, licensing, distribution, and other arrangements that protect innovation and unlock value – helping businesses move confidently from idea to impact to achieve their commercial objectives. In connection with the development of new technologies, we provide support with the associated research and development contracts, including government-funded development projects, and also advise on all related regulatory requirements.

We work seamlessly with our corporate, M&A and finance colleagues to deliver timely and focused advice in fast-moving corporate transactions. Our team understands how IP and commercial matters fit into larger corporate deals. We help our clients diligence IP and commercial issues, negotiate terms to manage and mitigate risk, and achieve their desired deal outcomes.

In strategic alliances, collaborations, joint ventures, manufacturing and supply agreements, outsourcing arrangements, and other complex, strategic commercial agreements, our IP and technology transactions team helps clients craft and negotiate agreements designed to align incentives, drive commercial value, and manage risk over the long term. With our firm’s global reach and deep regulatory expertise, we are well-positioned to assist clients when these relationships cross borders and territories and involve highly-regulated businesses and technologies.

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