Baker Botts L.L.P.
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Baker Botts L.L.P. provides comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of intellectual property, specializing in the development, protection, and commercialization of proprietary technologies. The firm is adept at navigating the intersection of IP law and commercial transactions, frequently handling complex multiparty licensing, technology transfers, and international outsourcing agreements. Its expertise extends to high-stakes M&A, where the team conducts sophisticated IP due diligence for both acquirers and targets across various tech sectors. The practice is distinguished by its ability to translate technical innovation into maximized value for IP portfolios through strategic business counseling and litigation. The department is led by Dallas-based firm chair Christa Brown-Sanford, who is noted for her patent procurement and licensing expertise for clients including Cisco and Toyota. In New York, deputy chair Jennifer Tempesta and IP transactions co-chair Paul Ragusa are key contacts; Ragusa is particularly recognized for his work on standard-essential patents (SEPs). DC-based co-chair Luke Pedersen rounds out the leadership, focusing on emerging technology transfers.
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Key clients
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Royalty Pharma
Work highlights
Served as Cisco’s primary outside counsel for patent licensing, strategic portfolio development, defensive patent analysis, and overall counselling and patent strategy for over 20 years.