With deep connections to the the tech industry, and Silicon Valley roots, DLA Piper LLP (US) has cultivated a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by startups, innovators, and established tech giants alike. Victoria Lee in Silicon Valley is a highly regarded expert in technology and IP, trusted by both emerging and global tech companies for strategic guidance on product development and monetization. Dallas-based Mark Lehberg has extensive experience in emerging technologies. Additionally, Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Burkhard specializes in intellectual property and technology transactions, including licensing, due diligence, IT outsourcing, and advising on M&A, while also providing pro bono services to nonprofits supporting children, veterans, and cancer patients.
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- 'Extremely knowledgeable, professional and client focused team of problem solvers'.
Key clients
- UpHealth, Inc.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Xperi
- Ghost Robotics LLC
- GigCapital5, Inc
- Alimera Sciences, Inc.
- Deere & Company (John Deere)
- TA Associates
- Ecolab Inc.
Work highlights
Represented a global digital health company in intellectual property and commercial matters related to the sale of its subsidiary as part of the company’s broader restructuring.
Advised a multinational manufacturing and technology conglomerateas outside counselin a variety of strategic initiatives, including the development and implementation of a channel partner agreement, negotiation of a SaaS agreement,development of a vendor due diligence questionnaire, standard customer and vendor clauses and negotiating playbooks as part of the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide AI governance structure.
Represented a developer of a data science platform in the drafting and negotiation of a strategic license agreement with a global leading online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence company that involved a three-year enterprise-wide deal.
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Practice head
Victoria Lee
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Burkhard; Mark C Lehberg