Investment in renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies and other clean technologies has soared. Innovation is accelerating and the industry outlook, both nationally and internationally, is strong. By advising companies at the forefront of clean technology development, Cooley Godward Kronish is helping to commercialize innovative clean technology solutions. The attorneys in the Clean Technologies practice at Cooley have in-depth knowledge and experience in this rapidly developing sector, enabling them to serve the companies, entrepreneurs and investors that are pioneering these innovative approaches in technology and sustainability.
We regularly provide companies with business-driven legal counsel and serve as a strategic business partner in all stages of their development, from obtaining early stage funding to structuring and negotiating complex supply and distribution agreements, joint ventures and other strategic alliances. We also partner with experts in Cooley’s Intellectual Property, Technology Transactions and Outsourcing practices, when necessary, to advise our cleantech clients on protecting, licensing and commercializing their technologies.
Cooley provides sophisticated counsel to venture capital and other private equity funds in connection with the formation and governance of venture funds focused on cleantech investments; and we advise many of the venture capital firms that are leading investors in the cleantech space.
An Industry Leader
Cooley consistently ranks among the top U.S. firms in biotechnology and semiconductor technologies on which many promising clean tech solutions are based; and the Firm is a leader in working with investors and entrepreneurs who are developing new materials and technologies, partnering with them to bring their ideas to market.
Moreover, our Clean Technologies attorneys regularly counsel cleantech companies in a wide variety of industry segments, giving them a thorough understanding of many key areas, including:- Renewable energy generation and energy efficiency services
- Fuel cell, battery and other energy storage systems and technologies
- Materials science and technology
- Water purification and management
- Enabling Technologies
- Software, sensors and controls
- Grid management and grid-connected solar electric systems
The Clean Technologies team is also committed to keeping abreast of industry trends and influencing new directions. Our attorneys are actively involved in various industry organizations, such as the Cleantech Venture Network and the Environmental Business Cluster. And the group regularly organizes and sponsors events and conferences that promote networking and business opportunities for our clients and others in the cleantech space.
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