Technology Sector, Contract Terms, IP License

Considerations When Contracting with Academic Spinouts

Ropes & Gray LLP on 2/6/2025

Due in part to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, which incentivized universities to commercialize their technology, the number of academic spinouts has grown in recent years. This is particularly true in the life sciences space,...more

IP and Commercial Contract Litigation Developments and Trends: What Transactional Lawyers Should Know

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing on 5/31/2023

As part of our Spotlight series, we invited litigation partners Dana E. Becker (Philadelphia), Shon Lo (Chicago), and Krista Vink Venegas, Ph.D. (Chicago), to talk about recent trends and issues in IP-related and other...more

Technology Contracts: An Overview - May 2023 #2

Venable LLP on 5/23/2023

The use, distribution, and licensing of software and technology are commonly governed by legal terms both to protect the software or technology owner intellectual property (IP) rights and to allow another permission to use or...more

Drafting Considerations for Transferring Your Technology Contract

Venable LLP on 5/9/2023

An assignment or transfer (right) clause in a technology contract can be crucial. The clause must be drafted accurately while also ensuring that any allowances or restrictions on assignment or transfer apply....more

Technology Contracts: An Overview

Venable LLP on 5/8/2023