Waddey & Patterson, P.C.
THE WADDEY & PATTERSON DIFFERENCE
Maximization of intellectual property value requires a comprehensive analysis and understanding of your business and technology. It also requires an understanding of the costs and likelihood of success in enforcing that I.P. The extensive experience of our attorneys in providing complex strategic counseling in all areas of I.P. allow us to work with you to best protect and position your I.P.
Many times the “how” something is being transferred is as important as to “what” is being transferred. We work with our clients to understand the business goals behind any transaction. We then look to determine the “what” that is being transferred to determine if that what can be transferred. We then work with the client advising them the “how” that best achieves the client’s business goals. This may consist of an exclusive or a non-exclusive license, a limited use license, an assignment, etc.
Frequently, the business persons and corporate counsel involved in a transaction are mainly concerned about things such as stock, inventory, and real estate. We have had many instances in which clients have contacted us after a transaction to determine what IP was transferred to them.
Transactional advice and assistance related to the licensing of intellectual property is a regular part of the firm's practice. Waddey & Patterson offers assistance in negotiating the transfer and licensing of copyright, trademark and patent interests and the right to market products based on the terms of such arrangements.
CASE STUDY :: HOW W&P ADDS VALUE
For a large corporation, we conducted the due diligence on a potential acquisition. We dealt with the seller's I.P. counsel and patent counsel to obtain critical information to help the client's team analyze the terms of the acquisition. As an example of Waddey & Patterson's efficiency, we conducted an I.P. due diligence call that engaged one attorney from our office, while the seller had on the call five attorneys: two transaction counsel, two IP counsel and one patent counsel.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Transaction analysis
- Freedom to operate opinions
- Patent and trademark monitoring services
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