Comprising of licensing, technology and patent prosecution experts, the technology transactions practice at Goodwin, advises clients on strategic alliances, collaborations, M&A and patent licensing. Stephen Charkoudian co-leads the team from Boston and has extensive experience in assisting clients with open-source issues, artificial intelligence and machine learning matters. Also based in Boston, Bethany Withers is knowledgeable in regulatory developments related to AI and is experienced in handling joint development agreements. In Silicon Valley, Sanjeet (“Sanj”) K. Dutta handles a range of technology matters including robotics, semiconductors and patent prosecution, while Kevin Lam focuses on the licensing and commercialization of intellectual property. Based in San Francisco, Kevin Liu handles data privacy and cybersecurity related matters.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Key clients
- Legora
- Novo Holdings A/S
- Raptor Technologies
- The Routing Company
- FalconX
- Harness
- Qualtrics
- General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins
- Workato
Work highlights
Advised The Routing Company on Strategic Technology Licensing Agreement with Zoox.
Advised Qualtrics in its $6.75bn acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta.
Advised Legora on its $150mn Series C, strengthening a partnership that’s fueling innovation and driving billion-dollar growth.
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Stephen Charkoudian; Jim Riley; Craig Schmitz; Kenneth Gordon
Other key lawyers
Bethany Withers; Sanjeet (“Sanj”) K. Dutta; Kevin Lam; Kevin Liu