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'.

Kernmandanten

  • UpHealth, Inc.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Xperi
  • Ghost Robotics LLC
  • GigCapital5, Inc
  • Alimera Sciences, Inc.
  • Deere & Company (John Deere)
  • TA Associates
  • Ecolab Inc.

Highlight-Mandate

  • 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.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Praxisleitung

Victoria Lee

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Elizabeth Burkhard; Mark C Lehberg