Transactions/Licensing


Intellectual properties are assets that can be licensed, bought, and sold. Transactions involving intellectual property need to be handled carefully. At the center of these transactions may be patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets. In order to fully understand these transactions, the parties must be informed and their rights protected.

Agreements may be made to license intellectual property rights pursuant to certain negotiated terms and conditions. These license agreements may include provisions for payment of compensation and provide continual protection of the intellectual property rights licensed under the agreement.

Bacon & Thomas attorneys bring experience in sophisticated intellectual property transfer and licensing transactions to business needs and objections. Our attorneys take great care to ensure that the rights are protected in line with your best interest. As matters evolve, we assist in maintaining, enforcing, or amending your rights.

Agreements may include assignments of intellectual property ownership, assignments of individual rights, research and development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, joint product development agreements, settlement agreements, and supply agreements.

Every transaction brings its own complexity and can affect other intellectual property assets. Bacon & Thomas works with you to make sure the transaction meets expectations in a cost-effective manner.