The emergence of technology as an important value driver in today's economy has brought forth an explosion of complex commercial transactions involving intellectual property. Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery® has the expertise to support intellectual property and technology transfers in a myriad of commercial settings. Our deep understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights and the procedures for obtaining and enforcing these assets, permits us to approach each transaction with unique insights regarding the scope and value of the asset involved and the benefits and potential pitfalls of various transaction structures. We are frequently involved in the transfer of patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights in the context of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic alliances.

Our attorneys are also proficient in the use of license and other business relationships to resolve intellectual property disputes, and have negotiated favorable settlements for many of the firm's clients.

Backed by the firm's litigation practice, our attorneys also help organizations develop and execute broad based patent licensing initiatives in response to ongoing patent infringements. The firm handles such matters on both traditional or contingent fee structures. We are proficient in the use of litigation to drive licensing efforts, and have achieved favorable results for clients in a variety of broad licensing campaigns.