Technology

As a full-service law firm, we strategically examine and constructively consider how to proactively protect our technology clients' interests, helping them manage intellectual property, execute transactions, handle litigation, and go beyond the law to provide creative business solutions.

Who We Are

With nearly 250 dedicated global technology lawyers in 14 offices throughout the world, many who hold advanced scientific degrees as well, equipping them with the intellectual acumen to incisively analyze technical challenges and craft solutions. Many of our clients are exclusively technology businesses and the attorneys possess a keen understanding of their underlying, complex technologies.

We have deep experience in the technology sector providing interdisciplinary teams that are designed to maximize collaboration and innovation resulting in best practices and efficiencies for our clients. To ensure that we have the best balance of technical horsepower and jury appeal, we regularly assemble teams with both technical-degreed litigators and savvy commercial trial lawyers―all selected to meet the precise needs of each case. Likewise, because we both understand the technologies involved in our clients' assets, our IP and corporate attorneys regularly work together to use our transactional know-how to develop strategies that create or add value to our clients' portfolios.

Where We Practice

Like technology, our service platform is boundless. Our technology lawyers operate seamlessly for clients across the globe from offices in Silicon Valley, Texas, Washington D.C., New York, London and the Middle East. 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.

Who We Represent

Our Technology Practice clients include large and small corporations in a variety of sectors. While they represent the full range of technology sectors, we represent the strongest market participants in mass media, telecommunication services, biotechnology and information technology ranging from application software, communications equipment to semiconductors. For example, we represent over half of the 2017 Fortune 500 computer software companies, 25% of the TMT companies, and 20% of global biotechnology companies. Our clients are as diverse as the work we perform. We represent large multi-nationals and start-ups, as well as universities, industry associations and research consortia. Our technology services are designed to specifically meet the needs, size and scope of our clients, and to evolve with our clients as their needs and businesses change.

Transactions

Our transactional attorneys handle the full range of corporate, securities and financing matters, including public and private securities offerings, institutional and other specialized financings, mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures. Our tax lawyers work closely with other transactional lawyers to develop plans and business structures that permit our clients to achieve their business objectives while minimizing the impact of state, federal and international taxes.

Team experience includes over 30+ years of tech sector experience advising on strategic commercial alliances, corporate venture capital investments, and joint development and joint venture arrangements. These transactions often involve commercial licensing, and supply, marketing and distribution arrangements for critical or innovative technology.

We are particularly proud of the long-term relationships we develop with our clients, which gives us a deep understanding of their strategic goals and concerns.

Practice Areas: Corporate Venturing; Due Diligence; IPO/Capital Markets; M&A; Technology Transactions; Private Equity; Venture Capital/Emerging Growth

IP Portfolio Development and Management

Unlike most general practice law firms, a full-service IP practice is part of the Baker Botts DNA. Our IP lawyers collectively hold more than 200 scientific and technical degrees spanning diverse fields such as mechanical and electrical engineering, computer sciences, life sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, aerospace engineering and more. Our IP technical bench includes 20 lawyers and professionals with PhDs/MDs. With more than 150 active cases in district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Federal Circuit, Baker Botts' experience spans the U.S., and we are particularly strong in all the popular patent litigation forums including the Eastern District of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the ITC. In fact, we have executed recent trials in all of those venues.

Because we offer a full-service IP Practice that covers every area, including obtaining patents and other IP rights for our clients, handling all manner of IP transactions, enforcing IP rights, and litigating disputes through trial and final appeal, our counsel considers the broad perspective of potential exposure rather than a siloed approach.

Practice Areas: Patent Prosecution; Trade Secrets; Branding, Advertising and Copyright

Disputes

We offer a distinguished technology-focused Litigation Practice. Our technology-focused lawyers understand complex litigation, we understand juries and we understand technology. From the outset of litigation, we work with our clients to develop a strategy that is consistent with the objectives of the client.

Our distinctive advantage is our ability to maintain the institutional knowledge of the clients' assets and needs throughout the relationship. This means our existing clients do not have to switch out or add to their legal counsel for litigation. For others, we can be brought in to try cases and will quickly ascertain the nature of the business and the particulars of the dispute. Our lawyers have extraordinary experience in high-stakes litigation covering all key areas of technology, whether patent, trade secret, product liability, contact disputes and more.

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial Disputes; IP Disputes, including Patent Prosecution; Branding, Advertising and Copyright; Trade Secrets; PTAB Trials

Regulatory

Regulatory advice and counseling form the backbone of many of our practices; we regularly counsel clients around the globe on compliance, negotiation and transaction structuring matters. With our understanding of the statutes and regulations that affect businesses today, Baker Botts attorneys help clients identify important regulatory considerations, develop strategies to address regulatory issues and implement strategies to achieve our clients' business goals. Our highly-ranked antitrust lawyers regularly handle the highest-profile "bet-the-company matters" for our clients.

Practice Areas: Antitrust/Competition Regulation; Government Contracts; Export Control and International Trade Regulation; Privacy and Data Security; Regulatory Compliance and Internal Investigation; Tax

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

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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

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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.

The Future of AI Protection

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

Antitrust, FTC and eCommerce

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Private Label Manufacturing Association Virtual 2020 Washington Conference

The Future: Global Privacy Regulation and Convergence

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

 

TechGC Privacy Bootcamp

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CCPA Compliance and Enforcement

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

Protecting Your Emerging Technology: Contracting with Key Stakeholders

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Texas Minority Counsel Program

The IoT and Intellectual Property

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

Institute for Law and Technology

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Moderator, PTAB Judges Panel and Examiner Panel, 55th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law

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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.

Corporate IP Strategy Conference

The Corporate IP Strategy Conference will be co-hosted by Santa Clara University High Tech Law Journal and Unified Patents on November 13, 2018.

Venture Houston

Baker Botts is sponsoring the Venture Houston Conference on November 8-9 in Houston.

ChIPs Global Summit

At the seventh annual Global Summit, we will explore cutting-edge developments in the law, the shifting regulatory landscape for technology companies, challenges facing general counsel, and diversity & inclusion strategies available to all of us.

ACC 2018 Back to School

Please join ACC Houston on Thursday, August 30, 2018 for our "Back to School Symposium," a day-long diverse CLE program. 

Startup Law 101: Washington DC

Startup Law 101 is a free workshop for female entrepreneurs that will be held at Google’s DC office. 

TechGCx Private Lunch and CLE

On July 25th, Baker Botts sponsored the TechGCx Private Lunch + CLE and presented an interactive discussion on “Maximizing Impact In-house.”

TechGCx Private Dinner and CLE

On July 25th, Baker Botts sponsored the TechGC Private Dinner + CLE and presented an interactive discussion on “Competitive IP Disputes for Market Share.”

Baker Botts Summer CLE on IP and Ethics

Please join Baker Botts on Wednesday, June 27th for a Summer CLE on IP and Ethics discussing current topics in intellectual property. This presentation is pending approval for 2.25 hours of CLE credit, including .75 hours of ethics.

Global Corporate Venturing

Baker Botts is a sponsor of the 2018 Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London, on 22-23 May, 2018.

Marketplace Risk Management Conference

Join Amy Conway-Hatcher and Cynthia Cole on May 22 at the Marketplace Risk Management Conference to discuss topics most relevant for web and mobile marketplace technology companies in the sharing, on-demand, gig, peer-to-peer and collaborative economy.

INTA

In conjunction with the INTA's 140th Annual Meeting, Baker Botts  invites you to join us for a private cocktail reception at Hotel Theodore on Sunday, May 20, 2018

What does Blockchain Mean for the Energy Market?

Baker Botts in partnership with NovAzure hosted an innovative an evening event  to discuss what blockchain means for energy players and what the opportunities are in a disrupted energy market. 

Cyber Security and the looming impact of GDPR

Widely publicized cyber-attacks are becoming an almost daily occurrence and represent a whole new world of risk for companies. Attacks of this nature can have significant financial and reputational implications, not to mention the widespread corporate disruption they can cause.

ACC Greater New York Ethics Marathon

On April 26, 2017, Baker Botts Intellectual Property partner Justine Gozzi and Lauren Emerson will speak at the annual ACC Greater New York's annual Ethics Marathon at the New York Public Library in New York City.

American Conference Institute Paragraph IV

Baker Botts Intellectual Property partner Margaret Sampson and partner Jennifer Tempesta will be speaking at the American Conference Institute Paragraph IV. 

PLI 11th Annual Patent Law Institute

On April 6th and April 7th, Baker Botts Intellectual Property partner Paul Ragusa will speak at the PLI 11th annual Patent Law Institute. 

Protecting Your IP Assets in a "Technology Divorce"

Joint ventures, licensing agreements and other commercial relationships often center on the sharing of technology. When those relationships end, break down or are abused, the parties often face complex disputes over the use or abuse of proprietary technology.

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