Being located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Royse Law Firm has substantial experience in the area of technology transactions, including joint ventures, holding companies and technology transfers. Royse Law Firm regularly advises on the negotiation and drafting of technology agreements, including licensing agreements, distributor agreements, reseller agreements, NDA’s and day to day business agreements involving intellectual property rights. Royse Law also handles basic registrations and advises inventors and other holders on planning for the exploitation and enforcement of patent and other intellectual property rights, including the formation of R&D partnerships and their related operating companies.
 
Royse Law also counsels companies on protecting its intellectual property, including the preservation of trade secrets, at the company formation and financing stages. The firm also regularly assists acquirors and target companies in negotiating technology transfer agreements, including IP related warranties, representations and indemnification provisions of acquisition agreements.
 
In conjunction with its tax team, Royse Law has developed several tax efficient strategies for holding, exploiting and enforcing technology and patent rights. Royse Law counsels inventors and holders of technology rights on structuring assignments and licenses and the formation of domestic and off shore IP holding companies. Royse Law has teamed up with major litigation firms to advise plaintiffs on structuring the form and receipt of patent litigation settlement proceeds.

Technology Transactions Team:
Roger Royse
Laurie Allen
Francie Johnston