Intellectual Property Licensing

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Turn your IP into a strategic business advantage.

Overview

Licensing is more than a legal transaction—it's a business strategy. We help clients structure, negotiate, and execute IP deals that unlock value and drive growth. Whether you're licensing patents, software, data, or trademarks, Davis Wright Tremaine brings decades of experience and a business-first mindset to every deal.

"For many industries, a brand is everything. Licensing is a powerful tool for expanding the brand, protecting its integrity, and making sure it stands out in the market."

Maria Anderson

Partner

What Kind of IP Licensing?

Technology & Software Licensing

  • SaaS, cloud, and software development agreements
  • Open-source compliance and strategy
  • Data privacy and security provisions 

Patent Licensing & Monetization

  • Royalty-based licensing models
  • Patent sales and valuation
  • Licensing program development 

IP in M&A & Joint Ventures

  • IP due diligence and asset transfers
  • Strategic JV structuring
  • Integration of IP portfolios 

Open-Source Licensing

  • OSS License management and compliance
  • Outbound OSS software licensing
  • Open-source hardware and software guidance

Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Licensing

  • SEP licensing program development, management, and negotiations
  • Standard Setting Organization (SSO) guidance
  • Patent pool participation and management

Trademark & Brand Licensing

  • Co-branding and merchandising agreements
  • Franchise and distribution arrangements
  • Brand extension strategies 

Content & Media Licensing

  • Licensing for digital content and entertainment 
  • Rights clearance and royalty structures 
  • International media distribution 

Employment & NDA Agreements

  • IP ownership clauses and confidentiality
  • Non-compete and nonsolicitation terms
  • Custom agreements for startups and enterprises

Why Choose DWT for IP Licensing?

We don't just draft agreements—we help you unlock business value. Our award-winning team combines legal expertise, technical depth, and industry-specific knowledge to develop agreements that mitigate risk, maximize revenue, and address emerging challenges in AI, data privacy, and open-source compliance—ensuring alignment with your business model, commercial goals, and market strategies.

Practice Contacts

Adams, Scott
Scott Adams
Partner
Seattle
206.757.8002
Maria Anderson
Maria Anderson
Partner
Seattle
206.757.8222
Mauricio Uribe
Mauricio Uribe
Partner
Seattle
206.757.8026

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