Technology Transfer

Squire Sanders lawyers have been involved in the formation, development and representation of unique joint venture partnerships and initiatives designed specifically for the healthcare industry's research, development and commercialization needs. The clients we serve come from a diverse range of industries including higher education, life sciences and healthcare.
In the area of technology transfer, our experience includes:
- Counseling healthcare companies, as well as hospitals and university technology transfer offices, in handling patent applications around the world for a variety of processes and technologies.
- Representing the technology transfer arm of research and teaching hospitals. We provide counsel on such issues as commercialization, licensing, corporate finance and governance, federal grant compliance and investor negotiations.