As our clients grow, they must protect and commercialize their proprietary technology and intellectual property rights. We work closely with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth's Intellectual Property Group to guide our clients through the complex process of structuring, negotiating, and documenting transactions for the exploitation of technology and intellectual property. We protect our clients' interests through our extensive expertise in:

• Domestic and international licensing agreements that govern publishing, distribution, and marketing rights
• OEM and other distribution and manufacturing agreements
• Agreements for the acquisition and development of intellectual property through joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Development, manufacturing, and commercialization agreements
• Internet law
• Open source development and distribution
• Medical device manufacturing agreements
• Patent and technology licenses
• Sourcing arrangements, including off-shoring and knowledge, and business process outsourcing
• Technology procurement; and
• Software licensing

The technology transactions practice area constitutes a key component of the Stradling brand. We work with clients in industries ranging from ophthalmic medical devices to new media, to ceramics and firearms; and from the latest technological or medical advancement from a leading university to the trademark of a favorite restaurant.  We work in hardware, software, semiconductor, medical devices, telecommunications, financial services, gaming, and the Internet.