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Practice Areas :
Intellectual Property
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Licensing and Technology Transfer
A significant way to maximize the value of IP is to structure technology-based agreements clearly focused on and supporting short- and long-term strategic business objectives. Patton Boggs attorneys specializing in technology transfer and licensing help clients navigate the full range of complex, technology-driven agreements related to licensing and technology transfer opportunities in the commercial, academic, non-profit and government sectors, both international and domestic.
We have assisted clients in developing and exploiting their IP portfolio by negotiating and drafting licensing agreements. Our IP and transactional attorneys have experience drafting and negotiating trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret, and know-how licenses. We also handle confidentiality matters, non-competition and similar agreements, and are experienced in resolution of disputes arising under such agreements. Developing a comprehensive understanding of companies involved in a potential agreement as well as the industry and competitors is the key to success. As we structure transactions, we explore a range of issues that take into account the lifecycle of the technology, applications of the technology to other areas, and market direction.
Patton Boggs lawyers have extensive experience in domestic and international licensing and technology transfer transactions, with particular experience in Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We also have extensive experience in the transfer of technology from government-supported operations and academic organizations to businesses in the private sector.
We have also represented clients in preparing offering circulars, assuring compliance with federal and state franchise registration and disclosure requirements, and in preparing standard form franchise agreements. We regularly help franchisees negotiate franchise agreements and resolve franchise disputes, through litigation or otherwise.
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