Technology companies operate through contracts. Every customer relationship, vendor engagement, partnership, and licensing arrangement is governed by an agreement that allocates rights, obligations, and risk. We provide commercial law services focused on the types of agreements technology companies encounter most frequently, with particular attention to the intellectual property provisions that distinguish technology transactions from general commercial deals.
Technology Contracts
We draft, review, and negotiate the full range of technology agreements, including software licensing agreements, SaaS subscription agreements, technology development and services agreements, OEM and reseller agreements, joint development agreements, data processing and privacy agreements, and master services agreements. Each agreement is structured to clearly allocate IP ownership, define the scope of licensed rights, limit liability appropriately, and protect the client's competitive position.
IP Licensing
Licensing is the mechanism by which intellectual property generates value beyond the owner's direct use. We structure patent licenses, trademark licenses, copyright licenses, and technology cross-licenses, whether the client is the licensor or licensee. Licensing terms must address scope of use, exclusivity, territory, sublicensing rights, royalty structures, performance obligations, and termination conditions. We negotiate licensing agreements that reflect the actual commercial value of the IP and the business relationship between the parties.
NDAs and Confidentiality
Non-disclosure agreements are the gatekeepers of business conversations. We draft and review NDAs for pre-investment discussions, technology evaluations, joint development explorations, and M&A due diligence. The goal is to protect confidential information without creating unnecessary friction or imposing terms that would deter a potential counterparty from engaging.
Commercial Transactions
For technology companies involved in asset sales, IP transfers, or commercial acquisitions, we provide transactional counsel covering IP due diligence, assignment agreements, representations and warranties related to IP ownership and encumbrances, and post-closing transition planning. The IP provisions in a technology transaction often determine whether the deal delivers its intended value.
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To discuss a contract, licensing arrangement, or commercial transaction, schedule a consultation.