Intellectual Property Transactions
RKM provides a comprehensive slate of IP counseling services that help form the foundation for lasting business relationships. From helping you secure market share to understanding the competitive IP landscape, RKM’s counseling services provide a logical and reasoned approach to IP management, and looks out for your best interests while maintaining focus on the big picture.
Licensing
A license provides a person with the ability to use another’s IP without fear of being sued by that person. The approach to licensing negotiations may be substantially different depending on which side of the license you are on. RKM’s attorneys have represented clients on each side of a license negotiation and understand the dynamics and complexities of getting the deal done.
Join Development Agreements
Situations arise where a company may not have the resources to develop technology or advance existing technology to the next level. Possibly your core engineering strengths dovetail nicely with the engineering strengths of another company, even a competitor. A joint development agreement provides avenue for collaboration on technological advancement while managing expectations and allocating intellectual property ownership from the inception of the relationship so there are no surprises. Let RKM assist you in advancing your interests through a joint development process.
Asset Purchases
Sometimes, the intellectual property that you would like to use as a basis for a product or service already exists, and is owned by someone else. Alternatively, another entity may wish to purchase all or part of your intellectual property. RKM can provide full service client-based representation related to the sale or purchase of intellectual property, including patents, patent portfolios, trademarks, and copyrights.
Acquisition And Merger Support
When it is time to buy or sell a company, due diligence with regard to review of intellectual property is critical. Are licenses transferable? Does a seller have clear title to all intellectual property it claims to own? Will the purchase of a business place you in an uncomfortable business relationship with a competitor? Let RKM assist you in reviewing the intellectual property aspects of your merger or acquisition to ensure that you have the information you need to make an informed decision.