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Technology Transactions & Licensing

Overview

Intellectual property and control of technology are pervasive issues in all transactions. Faegre Drinker professionals help structure your transactions to preserve your flexibility, while protecting your rights. We support every stage of a deal, from letter of intent to closing, from innovation to phase-out, from system selection through implementation and ongoing support. Our team combines deep capabilities in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, software, services (including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS), life sciences (including pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, and R&D arrangements), development, and distributor and reseller agreements, with colleagues’ knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, finance, tax, litigation, and antitrust to help you develop integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches to domestic and international deals. With a deep understanding of the pertinent issues and effective deal structure, we support research and development, including in the university setting, outsourcing transactions, inbound and outbound licensing deals, information technology, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and equity investments.

Insights & Events

Insights
Updates September 2026

The European Innovation Act: How the Law Could Change IP Investment in the EU

US companies with EU operations, IP portfolios, or interest in public R&D procurement should monitor further developments.
5 min read
Media Mentions September 2026

Reeya Thakrar Featured in Law.com’s ‘How I Made Partner’ Series

2 min read
Published Articles July 2026

PatentConnect, Volunteer Attorneys Aid ‘Backyard’ Inventors

The Indiana Lawyer
1 min read
Media Mentions June 2026

Chris Burrell Speaks With Law360 About Implications of Federal Circuit Patent Ruling

2 min read
Updates May 2026

EU AI Act High-Risk Systems — European Commission Issues Draft Guidelines

Practical Implications for US Companies and Actions to Be Taking Now
11 min read
Updates March 2026

Copyright and AI in the UK — Implications for Rights Holders and Developers

Proposed Consultations and Reviews May Result in Future Legislation
10 min read
Updates March 2026

Moving from Generative AI to AI Agents

Changing the Service Model for Customer Trust and Adoption
8 min read
Updates March 2026

China Issued New Regulations to Protect Trade Secrets

New Provisions Make It Easier for IPR Holders to Protect Trade Secrets through Market Regulatory Authorities in China
8 min read
Published Articles March 2026

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law

Texas Bar Journal
1 min read
Updates February 2026

UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Update and New Compliance Challenges

“Right to Complain” will come into force 19 June 2026
6 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Technology Transactions & Licensing Team