Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
Why Cooley
We have a long tradition of representing emerging and high-growth technology companies, assisting clients in structuring and commercializing their innovative products and services. From upstarts armed with little more than a disruptive business model to well-established multibillion-dollar public companies, we guide clients through uncharted waters and the most complex and unique legal and business issues. From consumer electronics and simulated environments to components manufacturers and game and app developers, our clients span the virtual and augmented reality industry and include some of the most established names in technology such as Google, Facebook/Oculus VR, NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Sony.
Corporate
Since the rise of the Silicon Valley during the 1970s, we have focused on the representation of innovative technology companies – many of which have been pioneers establishing new industries and business models. We have guided companies through all stages of corporate growth, from company formation, financing and debt transactions through strategic deals, public offerings and corporate governance. We also have significant experience advising on complex commercial and licensing agreements, technology outsourcing and tax-efficient transactional structures.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial and distribution agreements
- Company formation
- Financings
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Public financings and private placements
- Sale and purchase of assets
- Strategic partnerships
- Tax
Litigation
With the DNA of Silicon Valley and the muscle of a national litigation and trial practice, Cooley litigators are at the forefront of the challenging new legal frontiers involving our clients and their competitors, consumers and regulators. Decades of experience representing cutting-edge technology companies allow us to offer the most current, creative and comprehensive advice that reflects both our deep industry knowledge and our commitment to staying in tune with new regulations, practices and technologies. Our lawyers have a particular experience in class action defense and complex commercial litigation, representing clients throughout the United States in trial and appellate courts and before administrative agencies.
Areas of Practice
- Antitrust litigation
- Class action defense
- Contract and license disputes
- Employment litigation
- Privacy litigation
- Product liability
- Restructuring, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights
- Securities litigation
- Tax controversy
Regulatory
Cooley regularly counsels clients as they shape their businesses around disruptive technologies regulated by government or state agencies. Our lawyers have a strong understanding of the regulatory environment and the business concerns and risks that technology companies face on a daily basis. We are well-versed in the regulatory issues that affect the industry, including FCC and FTC proceedings, antitrust and consumer protection provisions, privacy and data security issues and employment and benefits matters.
Areas of Practice
- Antitrust counseling
- Communications regulatory counseling
- Corporate governance
- Employment and benefits
- Export control and international trade regulations
- Privacy and data protection counseling and data breach response
- Product liability
Intellectual Property
The licensing and commercialization of technology are a key part of our intellectual property and technology transactions team’s focus. As one of the top firms in the country for intellectual property law, our lawyers provide sophisticated representation to a range of players, from operating companies to investors backing game-changing technologies. We are especially adept in securing IP protection for high-technology companies. We also provide strategic IP counseling directed towards monetizing such assets. In addition, we are often involved in patent and trademark litigation matters, as well as due diligence surrounding mergers, acquisitions, funding and other transactions.
Areas of Practice
- IP litigation (patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, trade dress, false advertising and licensing)
- ITC Section 337 investigations
- Patent counseling and prosecution
- Patent Office litigation
- Technology transactions and licensing
- Trademark, copyright and advertising