Overview of Technology Transactions

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Experiential Includes practical assessments throughout the class, plus a capstone assignment where you apply your skills in the context of a real-world matter.

Overview

This course introduces participants to the key components of today’s most common technology transactions, focusing primarily on software licensing and development. The course will familiarize participants with key industry terms used by technology counsel and will explore agreement fundamentals such as IP ownership, deal economics, license grants and restrictions, data security, maintenance obligations, warranties, and infringement liability.

The instructor will use examples of development, distribution, software as a service (SaaS), and end-user license agreements to illustrate the foundational elements of each. Finally, the course offers an overview of current “hot topics” in the technology landscape such as privacy, data security, social media, and artificial intelligence.

Lawyers today needs to demonstrate a solid understanding of technology transactions so they will be better prepared to represent clients in the technology industry. Learn key concepts in technology transactions, understand the differences between hardware vs. software agreements, and master the components of development, license, distribution and professional services agreements. Practice by revising a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) EULA Agreement based on client objectives.

Level: Basic -Foundational

This class is suitable for attorneys who have a general interest in, or are exposed to, technology transactions but have not had extensive practical experience in drafting or negotiating technology-related contracts.

*It is recommended that participants complete AltaClaro’s Essentials of Contract Drafting (or otherwise have some basic exposure to contract basics as a junior attorney) prior to taking this course.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate a solid understanding of technology transactions so they will be better positioned to represent clients in the technology industry
Differentiate between the purpose of the various types of technology agreements commonly encountered by technology counsel
Recognize key legal and commercial terms found in most technology agreements
Identify key elements of software development and license agreements
Assess common risks and negotiation challenges in technology agreements

Simulation Exercise

Participants will be asked to review and propose revisions to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) EULA Agreement based on a set of facts relating to a hypothetical client’s goals and concerns. Participants will be asked to focus on eight specific concerns and identify and explain for each: (1) the relevant provision(s); (2)any revisions, deletions, or additions the participant would make to the identified provisions; (3) any additional information needed to fully respond; and (4) any other conforming edits or additional documents needed to ensure the client is adequately protected.

During the live review session of the course, participants will review the model answer and receive feedback on the substance of the drafting as well as practical tips for clear and concise drafting.

Instructors Who Practice What They Teach

Adriel Sanders

x-Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

David Case

x-White & Case; x-Orrick

Doug Young

x-Baker McKenzie; x-White & Case

Aaron Melville

Global Head of Tech Transactions, Uber; x-Disney; x-O’Melveny; x-Weil Gotshal

Chris Drews

x-Disney

Julie Ryan

Head of Experiential Learning, AltaClaro; x-Akin Gump; x-Clifford Chance

Mick Galvin

x-Sidley; x-Allen & Overy

Stephen Kaplitt

x-Weil Gotshal; x-Cadwalader

Clara Duffield

x-Baker McKenzie

Mike Shea

x-Baker McKenzie, x-Morrison & Foerster

John Babcock

Partner, Waldrep Wall

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