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Perhaps the
most important practical aspect of intellectual property involves
the appropriate structuring of relationships to commercially
exploit such property. Sheridan Ross, in addition to its extensive
experience in assisting clients in initially obtaining patents,
trademarks and copyrights, and in the enforcement of such
rights against infringers, has a long history of negotiating
appropriate licensing and/or sale transactions involving intellectual
property rights. Each of our technology licensing attorneys
are registered patent attorneys and have extensive experience
in subspecialties of intellectual property law, thus providing
them with the necessary background to understand the nuances
of how best to craft the variety of agreements involved in
the commercialization of a particular intellectual property.
For example, beginning with non-disclosure agreements and
internal intellectual property policies for employers, and
extending to memorandums of understanding, exclusive and non-exclusive
licensing agreements, joint development agreements and assignments,
our attorneys provide a superior level of understanding with
respect to the technologies involved, as well as the legalities
of negotiating appropriate arrangements.
For over half a century, Sheridan
Ross has provided its clients with advice and counsel as to
the various options available in the commercialization of
a variety of technologies. The talents required to effectively
represent our clients include a detailed understanding of
not only business and technical issues, but a firm understanding
of the negotiation process. In many circumstances, our attorneys
work closely with in-house counsel or a client’s business/corporate
attorneys to fashion the best possible commercial agreement
that addresses the intricacies involved in the licensing or
sale of intellectual property. Our attorneys have particular
experience in the licensing of essentially all aspects of
intellectual property, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks,
copyrights and related commercial rights. The breadth of technology
involved in such transactions encompasses virtually all areas
of human endeavor, including medical devices, mining, computer
science, biotechnology, author/artists, methods of doing business,
as well as a vast number of other areas.
Sheridan Ross is particularly
qualified and experienced in the area of technology licensing
to handle any transaction involving the sale and/or licensing
of intellectual property rights. |
