OVERVIEW: We help Internet, software, device and video game companies structure, draft and negotiate the deals which are critical to their businesses. Our exclusive focus on technology transactions means we have the up-to-the minute knowledge necessary to help our clients make the most of their deals with their developers, partners and customers.
EXCLUSIVE FOCUS
From guidance on structuring strategic partnering, OEM and distribution agreements to drafting and negotiating your more day-to-day sales, marketing and business development deals, Smithline PC provides practical and cost-effective legal advice from experienced counsel.
- Knowledge of both your business and technology
- Responsive and practical advice you can understand
- Clear and simple documents
Because we focus exclusively on these types of transactions, we are able to better understand your business objectives, to match legal advice with your goals, and to bring creative options to the table. This is especially important for technology companies – we believe that being familiar with how a company develops, positions, and sells its products is critical to providing effective legal advice.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE
Clients expect their attorneys to understand the pressures they face on a day-to-day basis, and both of our partners have worked as senior in-house counsel inside the types of businesses we represent, doing the kinds of deals our clients do. By supplying short, practical forms tailored to your business and pro-actively educating your employees, we can help streamline your contracts workflow, reduce deal closing time and improve your understanding of how the deal process impacts your business.
Strategic negotiators
Clients benefit from Smithline PC’s substantial experience negotiating against leaders in every major Fortune 500 vertical – including finance, insurance, technology, healthcare and telecommunications. We know how to deliver results when working with demanding customers and partners, especially when you have little leverage and face time and revenue pressures. With Smithline PC you have on-call advisors who help you understand the choices before you and the risks and benefits of each course of action – rather than simply getting “no” for an answer.
Types of Deals
The types of technology transactions we assist clients with include:
- Internet: Advertising, Search, Syndication, Application Developer, Co-Brand and beyond
- Software: OEM, Reseller, Referral, Master License Agreements, EULAs
- SaaS/Cloud: Subscription, SLA, Reseller, Back-end Provider Agreements
- Mobile: Carrier/Operator, Aggregator, Application Distribution Agreements
- Device: Development, Contract Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Agreements
- Video Game: Development and Distribution Agreements
- Data and API licenses
- Technology Procurement
- Outsourcing
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