We represent the world’s most innovative companies. Our clients have changed how the world conducts business and the way consumers live, and we are proud to have served as trusted advisors to many of these pioneers since their inceptions. Companies in Perkins Coie’s Technology & Communications industry sector frequently disrupt traditional business models and offer groundbreaking technologies in these fields:

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Overview

We represent the world’s most innovative companies. Our clients have changed how the world conducts business and the way consumers live, and we are proud to have served as trusted advisors to many of these pioneers since their inceptions. Companies in Perkins Coie’s Technology & Communications industry sector frequently disrupt traditional business models and offer groundbreaking technologies in these fields:

From AI and Blockchain to VR: Counsel to Great Innovators

Many of our clients’ companies and their technological disciplines were unknown, if not unimaginable, a generation ago.

To address the unique demands of innovators, we offer comprehensive legal services—from product counsel and compliance programs to trial-tested patent and intellectual property protections. Clients include developers, producers, manufacturers, investors and enterprises focused on a range of products, services and applications, such as:

  • Video, mobile, casual, social and console games
  • Internet of Things
  • Telecommunications and mobile providers
  • New media platforms
  • Vertically integrated and fabless semiconductor companies
  • Artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics
  • Mobile payment providers, tokenized assets, e-commerce companies and marketplace payment service providers 

From AI and Blockchain to VR: Counsel to Great Innovators

Many of our clients’ companies and their technological disciplines were unknown, if not unimaginable, a generation ago.

To address the unique demands of innovators, we offer comprehensive legal services—from product counsel and compliance programs to trial-tested patent and intellectual property protections. Clients include developers, producers, manufacturers, investors and enterprises focused on a range of products, services and applications, such as:

  • Video, mobile, casual, social and console games
  • Internet of Things
  • Telecommunications and mobile providers
  • New media platforms
  • Vertically integrated and fabless semiconductor companies
  • Artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics
  • Mobile payment providers, tokenized assets, e-commerce companies and marketplace payment service providers 

Idea to Market and Beyond

Perkins Coie’s representation of entrepreneurs and innovators in this sector runs deep. As one of the first law firms advising in the blockchain, decentralized ledger technology (DLT) and cryptocurrency space, we have a preeminent practice focused on providing full product counsel, ground breaking regulatory advice, as well as experienced enforcement counsel and litigation.

Since the launch of bitcoin, we have been advising government entities on emerging cryptocurrency regulations, and defending clients in enforcement and litigation cases.  

Equally conversant in the needs of startups as in the creation of paths for traditional companies entering new markets, we counsel clients at every stage: from the emergence of protectable ideas and financing to licensing, mergers & acquisitions, exit and sale. Our attorneys address new legal frameworks for commercialization, regulatory compliance and best practices to develop the sector’s future trajectory.

Influence in Tech and Communications Law

Our pioneering role as legal advisors in this sector includes serving as authorities and providing guidance on industry developments.

Prominent areas of thought leadership include analyses on the future of AR/VR and 5G Technology; developments in net neutrality; practical applications of blockchain-based distributed platforms and artificial intelligence; as well as ongoing, critical information on data breach notifications for the many clients whose operations rely on regulatory compliant data security practices.

Perkins Coie lawyers contribute to the industry’s evolution and maturation through participation in professional organizations, authorship of surveys and whitepapers, and continued leadership in many forums.

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