Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advises leading enterprises and organizations on stand-alone IP, technology, outsourcing and other commercial issues arising from licensing, collaboration, R&D, and securitization. The team is particularly experienced in handling matters surrounding patent rights, patent prosecution, and the scope and transferability of licensing agreements. Frank Azzopardi is the head of the team and is noted for his ability to in structure and negotiate commercial transactions and advise on IP and tech-related issues. David Bauer covers IP and technology-related corporate and commercial transactions, including licensing and collaboration agreements, and Pritesh Shah is a key contact for advising on the IP and data privacy aspects of licensing and M&A transactions. Another key team member is Matthew Bacal, who maintains close relationships with clients active in the AI space. All named attorneys are based in New York.