Stephen Charkoudian > Goodwin > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Goodwin
100 NORTHERN AVENUE
BOSTON MA 02210
MASSACHUSETTS
United States
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Position

Partner

Career

Steve Charkoudian is a partner in Goodwin’s Strategic Technology Transactions and Licensing practice, a practice that he co-founded and led for 15 years. Steve is a member of the firm’s Technology Companies group. He concentrates on technology, data and intellectual property transactions, including technology and data transfers and licensing; collaboration, strategic alliance and joint development agreements; open source issues; and due diligence and other intellectual property issues in joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and venture capital and private equity transactions. He is a regular contributor to Founders Workbench and frequently speaks to start-ups and early-stage companies about IP issues. Steve is also former co-chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and currently serves as chair of the Partnership Committee.

Education

JD, 1992, American University Washington College of Law (cum laude) / BA, 1987, Boston College (cum laude)

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Intellectual property > Patents: licensing

Working closely with companies at all stages of growth, in both US and foreign jurisdictions, Goodwin is lauded for its licensing, technology transactions, patent enforcement, prosecution and counseling. Capable of acting in various industries, clients span tech, life sciences, private equity, and financial services. In Boston Catherine McCarty co-heads the IP practice group, bringing expertise in IP to help clients in pharma and chemistry matters protect their innovations. Silicon Valley’s James Riley co-heads the group and frequently represents emerging growth tech companies and venture capital firms in licensing matters. Adept in technology, data and IP transactions is Boston-based lawyer Stephen Charkoudian. Kingsley Taft is well-versed in supporting emerging to mature life science companies. Washington DC’s Noelle Dubiansky possesses broad capabilities in IP including licensing and commercial undertakings for a diverse clientele including biotech, pharma and medical devices. Bethany Withers specializes in tech data, publicity rights and IP matters. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers are based in Boston.

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions

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Goodwin stands out for its expertise in supporting tech companies through every phase of their development. Through its comprehensive approach, it has fostered long-term trust, retaining clients from their early-stage startup days to their growth as publicly traded companies. The practice provides strategic guidance across key areas like seed financing, IPOs, M&A, AI, intellectual property, licensing, and international transactions. Stephen Charkoudian, co-founder of the team, is a active across tech, data, and IP law, advising on transformative technologies and co-directing Goodwin’s AI accelerator. Bethany Withers brings specialized expertise in technology, data, and intellectual property, focusing on licensing, strategic partnerships, celebrity endorsements, and promotion law compliance, assisting both businesses and individuals. Jim Riley , based in Silicon Valley, is an authority on tech and venture capital law, advising high-growth companies on IP strategy, AI, data privacy, and tech transactions.