Technology licensing is usually one component of broader commercial relationships involving software, cloud computing, managed services, intellectual property, product development, strategic partnerships, technology procurement, and business growth. Businesses need agreements that not only protect valuable technology and intellectual property but also support the operational and commercial objectives that drive successful business relationships.
Morningstar Law Group advises companies on the agreements, commercial relationships, and legal frameworks that support the development, acquisition, commercialization, licensing, procurement, deployment, and delivery of technology products and services. Our lawyers represent both technology providers and technology users, giving us practical insight into the commercial priorities, negotiating positions, and operational realities on both sides of a transaction.
Whether negotiating a software license, implementing a SaaS platform, entering a strategic partnership, commercializing intellectual property, acquiring technology, or developing new products and services, our attorneys help clients structure agreements that allocate risk appropriately, protect valuable assets, and support long-term business objectives.
How We Help
- SaaS agreements
- Software license agreements
- AI terms
- Technology licensing
- Technology procurement
- Technology commercialization
- Master services agreements
- Managed service provider agreements
- Statements of work
- Development agreements
- Patent license agreements
- Joint development agreements
- Strategic partnerships
- Vendor and customer agreements
- Data license agreements
- Terms of use and terms of sale
- Commercial contracting
Who We Serve
We advise technology companies, software developers, SaaS providers, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, life sciences companies, consumer brands, digital commerce businesses, emerging growth companies, and other organizations that develop, acquire, commercialize, deploy, or rely on technology to support their business operations.
Our attorneys regularly collaborate with Morningstar’s corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and life sciences teams when technology transactions are part of broader business initiatives.