Attorneys & Contact Patent | Trademark | International IP protection | Unfair Competition | Trade Secret | Licensing IP Success Stories | Index of United States Patents Granted | IP Resources | Working at GBC Maximizing IP assets through licensing Intellectual property can be a very valuable business asset, often the most valuable of a company's assets. Contract disputes related to intellectual property are unfortunately common, and the basis for a substantial percentage of business litigation. Clearly drafted agreements -- where all parties fully understand their rights and obligations -- is the surest way to avoid costly litigation. The secure commercialization of intellectual property rights requires well-crafted agreements that protect intellectual property assets, and that enable harmonious and profitable business relationships. We know that IP transactions do not take place in a vacuum, isolated from other business concerns. Drafting and negotiating IP transactions requires not only an understanding of the intellectual property assets and a deep understanding of United States and international intellectual property protection, but also of business goals and strategic concerns. We are highly experienced in drafting and negotiating complex IP licenses and agreements, and work closely with our clients to structure intellectual property commercialization agreements that best protect their business interests, worldwide. We know how to make IP licensing deals work GBC recognizes that consummating an IP agreement means successfully working with attorneys on the other side of the table, and having been on both sides of the table we are able to provide a legal perspective that fully appreciates business concerns, practices and ongoing relationships -- as wells as comprehensive knowledge of the law. We have created documentation for and enabled all forms of intellectual property transaction, including licensing, cross-licensing, mergers and acquisitions, sale of intellectual property rights, and in crafting legal opinions that support these intellectual property transactions and maximize the value of IP portfolios. In addition to major national and multi-national businesses, our licensing and transaction clients include start-up companies, universities, research institutions and individual inventors. GBC advises on all types of intellectual property transaction agreements, including: Intellectual property agreements including patent / technology, copyright and trademark licenses, sales and acquisitions Assignments and agreements of purchase and sale of IP rights Cross-licensing of IP assets Software licenses and web-related IP agreements Joint venture and other types of collaboration agreements Joint development agreements Security agreements relating to intellectual property Confidentiality / Non-disclosure agreements Employment agreements Supplier agreements Consulting / independent contractor agreements Joint venture, research collaboration, business development agreements Marketing agreements © 2003-2010 Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. | All Rights Reserved | Terms of Use