IP Counseling and Due Diligence

IP strategies must serve business objectives. We work with each client to shape an IP strategy and to develop a portfolio of IP assets that supports the company’s research, development, licensing, and marketing goals. Orrick also represents companies in a wide variety of technology transactions, including agreements to develop, license, test, market, distribute, co-brand, protect, and acquire or divest technology and related intellectual property rights.

Our lawyers have significant experience representing licensors, licensees, developers, investors, sellers and purchasers of new and existing technology, vendors and buyers of content, and both large and emerging technology companies. Representing a wide variety of clients in a variety of industries enables us to understand all aspects of technology and intellectual property transactions, including the different goals and viewpoints of all parties to a transaction.

Our broad experience helps us to quickly understand our clients’ business objectives and to focus on the key issues to be resolved. Many of these transactions also involve a strategic investment component. Orrick also has substantial experience in representing strategic investors. Combined with our intellectual property and technology experience, Orrick can provide real value to clients in these transactions.

Orrick also regularly represents both buyers and sellers on IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Orrick performs due diligence, reviews the relevant agreements, and represents clients in negotiating IP terms in these transactions. Our substantial experience across numerous industries and disciplines enables us to obtain excellent results for our clients.