Licensing

Licensing allows an intellectual property owner to monetize their Intellectual Property by granting permission for others to use rights in the IP in exchange for compensation. Maier & Maier, PLLC understands the practical world of high technology and its commercial exploitation.  We have experience and expertise in the negotiation and preparation of intellectual property licenses and technological agreements. Among such agreements are: patent and know-how license agreements; software license and development agreements; agreements for the license or transfer of trademarks and copyrights; employee patent, Contingent Fee License agreements; copyright and trade secret agreements; co-inventor agreements, consulting agreements; research and development agreements; joint venture agreements; and confidential disclosure agreements.

Due Diligence

Due Diligence involves reviewing Intellectual Property assets and is often performed during the purchase or sale of Intellectual Property or during an Audit.  Maier & Maier, PLLC is experienced at performing various Due Diligence services for clients such as Venture Capital firms, investment banks, independent and angel inventors and other law firms and entities. We review and evaluate patent portfolios, trademarks and other Intellectual Property, confirm or secure ownership, and can evaluate an IP landscape to asses risk of entry or investment.