When thinking about entering into a partnership to develop your company or your product line, it’s crucial to consider the business, financial, and legal implications. Whether you are a company or individual in the life sciences or technology industry, you need counsel who is familiar with the ins and outs of your business so you can benefit from the most solidly structured agreement possible.
Our attorneys are regarded as some of the most knowledgeable attorneys in negotiating agreements for joint venture and collaborative research; development, services, and university licensing arrangements; and other agreements to develop new products and technology. Our attorneys’ knowledge of business, communications, technology, and intellectual property law allows them to provide exceptional business-focused legal advice in these complicated transactions. We will work closely with you to structure and implement a transaction that builds upon your strengths and fills the gaps where needed.
Quick Facts
- National Tier 1 ranking for Biotechnology Law by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in “Best Law Firms” (2011 – 2012)
- Recognized for Global, North America, and Asia-Pacific licensing by BioPharm Insight in “Global League Tables of Advisors to Biotech and Pharma Licensing Agreements and M&A” (2010 – 2012); led the “Global Licensing League Tables of Legal Advisors” in Q2 2012 for deal value
- Assist clients in bringing their products from the research laboratory to the commercial market
- Structure and implement technology-based transactions
- Completed more than 35 licensing / collaboration transactions since 2010, with an aggregate deal value of approximately $5 billion
Areas of Focus
- Advertising issues
- Business continuity and master recovery
- Data security and privacy
- Development and collaboration arrangements
- Distributorship agreements
- Establishment, sourcing, procurement, and Implementation of IT systems and services
- In-licensing of technology from universities and research institutions
- Intellectual property protection and enforcement programs
- Internet transactions and Internet liability issues
- Outsourcing transactions
- Strategic alliances and joint ventures