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Technology & Licensing

In today’s global market, intellectual property and the Internet have become important elements of a company’s strategy for operating and growing a successful business and gaining competitive advantage. Synergy possesses a thorough understanding of the technology issues facing today's enterprises.  Our attorneys regularly assist clients in the creation, acquisition, protection and exploitation of intellectual property, through licensing, acquisition and otherwise.  The firm’s concentration in technology law includes, without limitation, technology development and commercialization; software development; intellectual property protection techniques; licensing of patent, copyright, trademark, software and other intellectual property and related works; eCommerce and Internet marketing; outsourcing; and technology joint venture, supply and distribution.

Our attorneys have provided representation in technology and eCommerce matters that include:

Intellectual Property & Licensing
  • Enterprise License (seat, cpu, other)
  • Application Service Provider
  • Software as a Service (SAAS)
  • End User License
  • Software Licensing
  • Development Licenses
  • Source Code Licenses
  • Escrow Agreement & Release Terms
  • Maintenance/Support/Upgrade Agreements
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Copyright, Trademark & Patent Licenses
  • Other Licenses (technology, OEM, music, products)
  • Termination structures
Technology Development and Commercialization
  • Contract Structures for Scalable Business Models
  • Development Agreements
  • Protection of Software & Developments
  • Ownership of Developments Frameworks
Intellectual Property Protection
  • Copyright Registration
  • Copyright Clearance
  • Nondisclosure/Non-use Frameworks
  • Assignment of Developments
  • Work Made for Hire doctrine
  • Source Code Handling Protocols
  • Data Protection
  • Cease & Desist
Intellectual Property Purchases, Sales & Transfers
  • Software, eCommerce
  • Copyrighted or Patented Technology
  • Trade Secret/Proprietary Information
  • Trademarks and Domain Names
  • Technology
  • Intellectual Property Due Diligence
Strategic & Technology Partnerships
  • OEM, Supply and Distribution
  • Joint Ventures
  • IP Development Agreements
  • Manufacturing Agreements
  • Outsourcing Agreements
  • IT Service Agreements
  • Marketing Agreements
  • Channel Partner Agreements
  • International considerations
Commerce
  • Web Development Agreements
  • ASP & Hosting Agreements
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Online Contracting & "Click-Through"
  • Terms of Use, Privacy, Legal
  • We Site Terms & Conditions
  • Online Advertising and Marketing

The firm regularly represents a multitude of technology companies and has a great deal of experience in negotiating and closing complex licensing, technology, outsourcing, joint venture and strategic partner transactions involving a variety of intellectual property and commercial issues.  These types of transactions act as the backbone of companies, creating the platform and exemplifying the business model that will propel company growth.  Our attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in the many facets of these transactions, in which we apply techniques from other transactional practice areas to achieve a deal platform for successful technology commercialization and company growth. 

We also work directly with clients to implement contractual techniques that meet requirements for intellectual property development and ownership at the outset, and protect against intellectual property misappropriation in a variety of circumstances.  Our attorneys provide clients with the knowledge to help clients understand and appropriately prioritize their intellectual property strategy.  A top priority for us is to advocate for our clients and help increase the value of and protect their businesses.

Synergy’s attorneys help clients in their protection and development of the intellectual property value of their organization, and to create an effective scalable license structure for commercialization.  Our attorneys have been instrumental in many clients’ commercialization efforts, and have closed many license deals opposite Fortune 500 and public companies.