Technology

Our understanding of both the nature of the technology and the commercial business objectives enhances our ability to add value through creative and comprehensive global solutions.

Baker Botts’ market-leading Technology Sector comprises more than 200 dedicated global technology lawyers, many of whom hold advanced scientific degrees.

Technology

Our interdisciplinary Technology service platform touches all key practice areas, with our lawyers operating seamlessly for clients across the globe from offices in Silicon Valley, Texas, Washington D.C., New York, London and the Middle East.

In addition, because we understand the technologies involved in our clients' assets, our IP and corporate attorneys regularly combine their know-how to develop strategies that create or add value to our clients' portfolios.

The firm's Technology Sector is divided into the following five Sub-Sectors:
Telecom and Digital Infrastructure

TELECOM & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
including terrestrial fiber, subsea networks, towers, wireless (5G/6G), and data centers.
Energy Tech

ENERGY TECH
including carbon management, renewable energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, power and energy storage, consumer energy efficiency tools, energy production management, and reservoir stimulation technology.
Technology Media Entertainment

TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
including media companies, sports and entertainment properties, software and Saas companies, fintech, gaming, social media and app-based consumer or B2B platforms.
Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

EMERGING COMPANIES & VENTURE CAPITAL
including entrepreneurs, early stage and emerging growth companies, as well as investors, venture capitalists, CVCs and underwriters.
Life Sciences

LIFE SCIENCES
including medical devices, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and digital therapeutics.
                   

Our lawyers bring a future focus, spotting potential issues before they occur, and help to solve problems with a deep knowledge of our clients’ businesses and aspirations, helping them drive social change and human progress.

We utilize interdisciplinary teams to maximize collaboration and create innovation, resulting in best practices and efficiencies.

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Reining in Crypto

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National Law Journal

Organized IP Crime

American Bar Association

American Bar Association

Thought Leadership

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Financial Services Provider Settles with OFAC for Apparent U.S. Sanctions Violations Associated with Processing for Online Payments

Client Updates

On July 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the entry into a $1,400,301.40 settlement with Payoneer, Inc. (“Payoneer”), a global provider of online payment distribution solutions headquartered in New York, for over 2,200 apparent violations of multiple U.S. sanctions programs.

Incorrect Export Licensing Determinations Result in Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturer Settling with BIS for Apparent Export Control Violations

Client Updates

On March 19, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced the entry into a $122,000 settlement with Comtech XiCom Technology, Inc. (“Comtech XiCom”), a leading supplier of high power amplifiers for satellite communications based in Santa Clara, CA, for three apparent violations of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), caused by Comtech XiCom’s mistaken belief that certain exports could be made without BIS license or authorization.

 

FERC Reaffirms Support for Emerging Technologies

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On March 18, 2021, FERC reaffirmed its prior decision enabling the participation of emerging technologies in the energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets operated by RTOs and ISOs. These emerging technologies include electric storage, distributed generation, demand response, energy efficiency, thermal storage, and electric vehicles and associated supply equipment.

Future of IP - AI

Speeches & Presentations

Judge Barbara Lynn Inn of Court

The Future of AI Protection

External Article

The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law, Volume 4, No. 1

Antitrust, FTC and eCommerce

Speeches & Presentations

Private Label Manufacturing Association Virtual 2020 Washington Conference

The Future: Global Privacy Regulation and Convergence

Speeches & Presentations

Panelist, TechGC,  Privacy Virtual Forum: The GC’s Role in Operationalizing Privacy At Home and Abroad

 

CCPA Compliance and Enforcement

Speeches & Presentations

Moderators, TechGC, Privacy Virtual Forum: The GC's Role in Operationalizing Privacy At Home and Abroad

Protecting Your Emerging Technology: Contracting with Key Stakeholders

Speeches & Presentations

Texas Minority Counsel Program

The IoT and Intellectual Property

External Article

Chapter 16, The Internet of Things: Legal Issues, Policy, and Practical Strategies, ABA Publishing

Events

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Data Transfer Restriction in KSA

Baker Botts in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel, Middle East and North Africa, is delighted to participate in a discussion around data transfer restrictions in KSA.

Digital and UK Antitrust

Baker Botts in partnership with Concurrences is delighted to host a webinar titled Digital and UK Antitrust on Monday 22 March at 2.30pm (GMT).

A Conversation with Walter Isaacson: The Biotech Revolution and the Woman Who Launched It

In celebrating International Women's Day, Baker Botts is a proud sponsor, in partnership with the Chapter Network of The National Association of Corporate Directors, of the virtual conversation with Walter Isaacson and Dr. Helene Gayle, President & CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, on Monday, March 8, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT.

Kayo Women's Virtual Energy Summit

Baker Botts is a proud supporter of the 2020 Kayo Women's Virtual Energy Summit September 8-11.

Arthrex: Advocating For Your Client

Partner Eliot Williams will be speaking on an Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) webinar covering the substantial and fast-moving legal activity already unleashed by the Arthrex decision. 

Baker Botts' Fourth Annual Health Technology Pitch Event 

Baker Botts (UK) LLP, in association with the Digital Health & Care Alliance and Ascendant Corporate Finance, will host its fourth annual Health Technology pitch event on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at the London Baker Botts office.

2020 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Reception

Baker Botts and Salem Partners will be hosting a private reception during the J.P.Morgan Healthcare Conference to be held at Jasper's Corner Tap and Kitchen on Monday January 13, 2020.

Radical Futures & AI Quantum Discussion

Baker Botts is delighted to host a discussion on Radical Futures, AI & Quantum, organized by Zee West from The Future Crowd/We are Fintech.

UT Advanced Patent Law Institute

UT Law's 24th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute in Austin covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics.

Baker Botts' 3rd Annual Cleantech Pitch Event

Baker Botts in partnership with NovAzure Consulting, is delighted to invite you to our 3rd annual Cleantech and Renewables pitch event on Tuesday 15 October 2019 at our London office.

The U.S. Supreme Court's Impact on Intellectual Property 2019

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11 am CST Baker Botts partners Aaron Streett, Michael Hawes and Jennifer Nall will take a hard look at Supreme Court IP decisions. They will also examine other IP cases to watch in 2019, and the current composition of the Court.

IP Counsel Cafe: Palo Alto

On May 6-9, join partner Sarah Guske for IP Counsel Café's Annual Silicon Valley Conference, "Parts Unknown: Global IP in an Increasingly Connected Yet Foreign World."

2019 Platts Global Power Markets Conference

Baker Botts is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 34th Annual S&P Global Power Markets Conference that will be held April 8-10 in Las Vegas.

The Houston Innovation Ecosystem

Baker Botts is proud to sponsor the ChIPs Texas lunch and networking event titled "The Houston Innovation Ecosystem" on Friday, April 5th. 

Baker Botts 2019 Patent Litigation and Big Data Update

In conjunction with FRONTEO eDiscovery & Forensics; Baker Botts is pleased to co-sponsor the "2019 Patent Litigation and Big Data Update" seminar on Wednesday March 13 in Tokyo, Japan. We hope you can join us.

SXSW 2019

Baker Botts is hosting an immersive panel discussion and emerging company showcase focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.

AIPLA 2019 Mid Winter Institute

Baker Botts is proud to participate in AIPLA's Mid-Winter Institute as sponsors of the opening night reception on January 30th and the Diversity Fun Run.

JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Reception

Baker Botts will be hosting a private reception at the JW Marriott located in San Francisco Union Square on Tuesday January 8, 2019.

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