Intellectual Property

We work to ensure that development, acquisition or licensing terms are commercially reasonable and reflect how the IP will actually be used in the organization, and help firms anticipate and manage issues that arise as their use of IP evolves.

When private capital firms acquire other firms, we conduct due diligence and develop a global IP strategy going forward. And when key hires are made, we collaborate with Schulte’s employment lawyers to mitigate collateral IP infringement risks.

For private capital firms with portfolio companies, we help consolidate management of their investments’ patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, including M&A due diligence, licensing agreements and litigation.

We have an established track record of aggressively protecting the IP rights of our clients against infringement by competitors.

In addition to working closely with Schulte’s M&A and investment management lawyers, our IP practice is fully integrated with the firm’s Privacy and Data Security Group to help ensure compliance with the array of rapidly evolving regulations and requirements in that area.