Attorneys at Maschoff Brennan have significant experience in licensing and related transactions that allow our clients to maximize the value of their patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and brands. As our clients strategize the purchase, sale, or sharing of their intellectual property, they value having Maschoff Brennan attorneys who understand not only the legal considerations of the deal but also the nuances of industry, business, and competition.

We have extensive experience representing both patent licensors and licensees in patent licensing agreements. Accordingly, our lawyers understand the business and legal issues from both perspectives, as well as from the perspectives of third parties who may have a vested interest in the license relationship, particularly suppliers and customers. In addition to negotiating definitive license agreements, our attorneys are experienced in negotiating other commercial arrangements that are often implemented alongside patent licensing deals.

We also advise universities, research institutions, and related spin-outs on patent licensing programs, joint ventures, technology transfer, and other cooperative research and development agreements. We recognize the importance of identifying and protecting innovations strategically at the earliest stage possible to help our clients reach their commercial potential and give them a competitive advantage.

On the trademark side, we work with clients on such endeavors as logos, domain names, word marks, brand enhancements, license back, and the formation of trademark holding companies.

Maschoff Brennan attorneys can draft and negotiate agreements at any stage of growth that will help you develop, build, and sustain your business in a multitude of fast-paced, rapidly growing marketplaces. We understand the complex intellectual property licensing and transaction agreements that need to be in place in order to foster lasting success.