In many cases, it is not sufficient from a business perspective to simply have your own IP portfolio and deal with third-party IP rights, for example by developing workarounds or initiating validity proceedings such as oppositions or even nullity actions.
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Rather, especially in highly dynamic and innovative industries, IP-related agreements (contracts) with market participants, often from different levels of the value chain, are an essential component of a business-focussed and competitive IP management. The contractual partners can be suppliers, competitors, technology partners or customers in particular, and sometimes also IP exploitation entities (e.g., patent assertion entities (PAE) or non-producing entities (NPE)) – that want to license-out IP – usually without being asked – in return for remuneration.
IP-related contracts can relate in particular to non-disclosure agreements (NDA), technology transfer (license agreements or transfer of ownership agreements) or the treatment of IP in the context of M&A projects.
To this end, we are happy to support you in defining, shaping and (co-)implementing your position vis-Ã -vis your contractual partners, be it with regard to the
In- or out-licensing or purchase/sale of intellectual assets (intellectual property rights and/or know-how);
after conclusion of the contract, in the implementation and support of licenses, cooperations, and IP aspects in relation to JVs or post-signing/post-closing activities from M&A projects.
Whether you have questions about our services or need support in the area of intellectual property, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you with expertise and personalized advice.
