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Transactional Counseling
Intellectual Property Group attorneys are often consulted when IP is bought, sold, or shared. Whether the transaction stands alone or is part of a broader transaction, our experience in all aspects of IP across a wide range of industries enables us to provide meaningful advice regarding the value of the assets involved. And, if desired, we can structure and negotiate the transaction.
The technical education and diverse business experience of our attorneys enables us to creatively address unique characteristics of different industries such as the telecommunications, semiconductor fabrication, financial services, software development and consulting, pharmaceutical and fashion industries.
The Intellectual Property Group assists clients at all stages of their business development efforts – from establishing procedures for identifying, securing and maintaining rights in valuable technologies, to developing marketing strategies and profitable branding programs. We provide advice on the intellectual property aspects of employer-employee agreements, outside consultant agreements and outsourcing relationships. We also provide advice on joint development and collaboration agreements and negotiate patent, trademark, copyright and technology licenses.
We offer unparalleled experience on the intellectual property aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions and other asset transfers and corporate restructuring. Our due diligence investigations are carefully tailored to the subject matter at hand, backed by our firsthand knowledge of various technologies and industry practices. This process identifies risks regarding an acquisition target’s business structure and the adequacy of the rights with which it protects that business. Our investigations also provide information critical in understanding the assets and liabilities associated with a transaction. Synthesizing all of this information, we help clients establish advantageous bargaining positions.
Many companies consider outsourcing certain functions as an alternative to an acquisition or developing the capabilities internally. While providing potential cost benefits, outsourcing may also create intellectual property risks that outweigh those benefits. We are widely experienced in evaluating these benefits and risks for our clients, and, when appropriate, structuring suitable outsourcing relationships.
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