IP Agreements & Technology Licensing
Protecting intellectual property ownership, commercial relationships, and technology transactions.
Intellectual property protection extends beyond registration. Businesses, entrepreneurs, inventors, and technology companies also need properly structured agreements to establish ownership, protect confidential information, license intellectual property, and manage commercial relationships.
Our Services
IP agreements for U.S. and international clients.
Our practice assists U.S. and international clients with intellectual property agreements, technology licensing, ownership transfers, and related commercial transactions. We provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance, with an emphasis on clearly defined scopes of representation and transparent legal fees.
Patent & Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements
We assist businesses with negotiating, preparing, and reviewing agreements involving the commercial licensing of patents and other intellectual property rights.
- Patent licensing agreements
- Trademark licensing agreements
- Copyright licensing agreements
- Technology licensing agreements
- Exclusive and nonexclusive licensing arrangements
- Royalty and payment provisions
- Territory and field-of-use restrictions
- Sublicensing provisions
- License termination and enforcement provisions
Our focus is on establishing clear contractual rights and obligations while protecting our clients' commercial interests.
Patent Assignments & IP Ownership Transfers
We assist clients with agreements transferring or clarifying ownership of intellectual property assets.
- Patent assignment agreements
- Trademark assignment agreements
- Copyright assignment agreements
- Intellectual property purchase and sale agreements
- Ownership transfers between individuals and companies
- Business-related IP transfer documentation
- Intellectual property ownership provisions in commercial transactions
These agreements help businesses document ownership, establish contractual rights, and reduce uncertainty regarding valuable intellectual property assets.
Invention Assignment & Employee IP Agreements
Businesses developing products, software, and new technologies should establish clear contractual arrangements concerning ownership of intellectual property created by employees, consultants, and independent contractors.
- Employee invention assignment agreements
- Independent contractor intellectual property agreements
- Work product ownership provisions
- Confidentiality and invention disclosure obligations
- Technology development ownership agreements
- IP provisions in consulting and service agreements
Our goal is to help businesses establish clear ownership expectations and reduce the risk of future disputes.
Nondisclosure & Confidentiality Agreements
We prepare and review confidentiality agreements designed to protect sensitive business information and support commercial relationships.
- Mutual and unilateral nondisclosure agreements
- Confidentiality agreements for business discussions
- Product development confidentiality agreements
- Confidentiality provisions for manufacturers and suppliers
- Technology disclosure agreements
- Confidentiality provisions in licensing and collaboration agreements
We focus on practical, enforceable contractual protections appropriate to the transaction and applicable law.
Technology Development & Collaboration Agreements
We assist companies entering arrangements involving the development, commercialization, and licensing of technology and intellectual property.
- Product development agreements
- Software and technology development agreements
- Joint development agreements
- Research and commercial collaboration agreements
- Ownership and licensing provisions for jointly developed intellectual property
- Intellectual property provisions in manufacturing and supplier agreements
These agreements can help clarify ownership, permitted uses, confidentiality obligations, deliverables, and the allocation of commercial risks.
Intellectual Property Purchase, Sale & Due Diligence
We assist businesses with the contractual and ownership aspects of transactions involving intellectual property assets.
- IP purchase and sale agreements
- Intellectual property ownership reviews
- Review of assignment and licensing documentation
- Identification of contractual restrictions affecting IP assets
- IP-related provisions in business acquisitions and asset transfers
- Coordination with registered patent practitioners or other specialists where technical patent analysis is required
Our focus is on helping clients understand and document the intellectual property rights involved in a proposed transaction.
Services for International Businesses
U.S. intellectual property counsel for international companies.
Foreign businesses entering the U.S. market often need assistance with intellectual property ownership, licensing, technology agreements, and commercial transactions governed by U.S. law. Our practice works with international businesses and foreign legal professionals seeking U.S. intellectual property assistance.
- U.S. intellectual property licensing agreements
- IP assignments and ownership transfers
- Confidentiality and technology development agreements
- U.S. trademark and copyright matters
- Intellectual property provisions in commercial transactions
- Coordination with foreign legal counsel and specialized U.S. patent practitioners
We welcome inquiries from international companies and foreign law firms interested in establishing an ongoing U.S. associate counsel relationship.
Why Work With Our Firm?
Experienced U.S. intellectual property counsel.
Our practice is led by Kyle Scudiere, Esq., a California-licensed attorney with approximately 15 years of experience in intellectual property law. We understand that intellectual property agreements should protect legal rights while remaining commercially practical.
IP-Focused Legal Experience
Our existing practice in trademark, copyright, and intellectual property matters provides a foundation for advising on related ownership, licensing, and contractual issues.
Transparent Fee Arrangements
We offer clearly defined scopes of work and, where appropriate, flat-fee arrangements to provide greater cost predictability.
International Client Experience
We regularly assist businesses and entrepreneurs located outside the United States with U.S. intellectual property matters.
Remote Representation
Many transactional intellectual property matters can be handled remotely through electronic communications and document exchange.
Practical Business Approach
Our objective is to develop agreements that address commercial needs, allocate risk, and help prevent future disputes.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need an attorney to prepare an intellectual property licensing agreement?
An attorney is not always legally required, but professionally drafted agreements can help establish ownership, define permitted uses, allocate risk, and reduce the possibility of disputes.
Can a foreign company retain your firm for a U.S. intellectual property agreement?
Yes. We assist international businesses with appropriate U.S. intellectual property matters, including licensing, ownership transfers, and commercial agreements.
Do you prepare patent applications?
No. Patent application preparation and prosecution before the USPTO are handled by registered patent practitioners. Our services focus on patent-related commercial agreements, licensing, ownership, and other legal matters that do not require patent-practitioner registration. When necessary, we can coordinate with appropriately qualified patent counsel.
Can you assist with both trademarks and technology licensing?
Yes. We assist with trademark-related legal services and selected intellectual property licensing and contractual matters, allowing businesses to address multiple IP-related needs through a coordinated approach.
Do you offer flat legal fees?
Flat-fee arrangements are available for many clearly defined transactional matters. Fees depend on the nature, complexity, and scope of the requested services.
Need assistance with an intellectual property agreement?
Whether you are licensing technology, transferring intellectual property ownership, entering a development arrangement, or seeking U.S. legal counsel for an international business transaction, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal needs.