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Negotiating the minefield of intellectual property transactions takes experience - the kind of experience that comes with over a hundred years of practice.

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At Merchant &amp; Gould, intellectual property is not just another asset in a deal. After over a century of experience helping clients acquire intellectual property of every kind, we understand the nuance, complexity, and importance of IP in modern, global transactions. Whether protecting clients from IP liability or maximizing their investment in IP, our team of transactional attorneys advise clients on a full range of technology transactions, including:

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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Licensing

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Software License and Maintenance Agreements

Strategic Alliances, Joint Development, and Collaboration Agreements

Commercialization, Distribution, OEM, and Supply Agreements

Due Diligence Supporting IP Acquisition, Licensing, Divestment and Investment

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Our technology transaction team includes partners and associates from all of our technical disciplines, including: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science/software/Internet, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. When our attorneys negotiate a transaction, they understand the technology, as well as the deal. With breadth and depth of experience in a variety of technologies and transactions, Merchant &amp; Gould assembles the best possible team to help our clients get the most out of their intellectual property.

Minneapolis

Partner & Chairman Emeritus

Brian H. Batzli

New York

Partner

Jonathan Berschadsky

Julie R. Daulton

Atlanta

Daniel R. Evans, Ph.D.

Denver

Ryan J. Fletcher, Ph.D.

Peter A. Gergely

Washington, D.C. Area

E. Joseph Gess

Christian J. Hansen

Melissa M. Hayworth

Associate

Lindsay Jones

Robert  A. Kalinsky

Gabrielle  L. Kiefer

Heather J. Kliebenstein

Andrew  J. Lagatta

George C. Lewis, P.E.

Danielle I. Mattessich

Anneliese  S. Mayer

Todd  J. Obijeski

John C. Reich

Luciano A. Ricondo

Brent E. Routman

Alpaslan Sapmaz

David  G. Schmaltz

Gregory  A. Sebald

Taylor R. Stemler

Robert  S. Sykes

Benjamin A. Tramm

Knoxville

Elizabeth Harwood

Attorney

Sarah ML Wilkening

Partner & Chief Diversity Officer

John T. Winemiller, Ph.D.

Gregory C. Golla

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