Technology & Outsourcing
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
About
Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
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), 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.
Chambers Review
Faegre Drinker offers formidable expertise in the technology sector. A leading name in a number of specialized areas, such as systems acquisitions, IT aspects of healthcare, and information security and privacy. Has ongoing relationships with companies in the software, retail and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Particularly noted for assisting household-name companies with the management of their IT and data portfolios.
Work Highlights
- Faegre Drinker represented WIMO Games in negotiations with Hasbro to develop the Micro Machines brand for development and distribution on VR platforms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Faegre Drinker has handled complex and sophisticated matters very well."
"All of the attorneys we have worked with at Faegre Drinker are extremely strong in their respective disciplines."
"Faegre's attorneys are very adept at analyzing and advising on complex privacy and security matters."
"Faegre Drinker has handled complex and sophisticated matters very well."
"All of the attorneys we have worked with at Faegre Drinker are extremely strong in their respective disciplines."
"Faegre's attorneys are very adept at analyzing and advising on complex privacy and security matters."
Notable Practitioners
Ira Kalina practices across a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, gaming and education. He handles a wide variety of transactional matters such as licensing, outsourcing and joint ventures.
"Ira is a sophisticated, client-focused and extremely intelligent lawyer who helps drive positive outcomes."
Kenneth Dort is highlighted for his ability to advise clients on a wide range of issues, including licensing, data security and regulatory compliance matters.
"Kenneth is an amazing lawyer and has a great talent for simplifying complex matters."
"He is extremely knowledgeable."
Reeya Thakrar is a Chicago-based associate with experience in the creation and revision of technology sector agreements, covering everything from joint ventures and outsourcing to SaaS and software licensing.
Ranked Lawyers at
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
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