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08.17.2023Best Lawyers® 2024 Recognizes 388 Perkins Coie LawyersPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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12.13.2022Perkins Coie Represents Hopoo Games in Sale of Risk of Rain Franchise to Gearbox EntertainmentPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to have represented Hopoo Games LLC in its sale of the “Risk of Rain” video game franchise to The Gearbox Entertainment Company, Inc.
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11.29.2022Web3 and the Metaverse Will Accelerate Immersive Technology, Says Perkins Coie XR ReportPress ReleasesAfter years of heavy investment, XR industry executives and investors have tempered their growth outlook on the sector, according to Perkins Coie’s sixth annual XR Report, released today by the firm.
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08.18.2022Best Lawyers® 2023 Recognizes 403 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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11.03.2021Perkins Coie Represents BitTitan in Acquisition by IderaPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to have represented BitTitan, Inc., a global leader in cloud and data migration products, in its acquisition by Idera, Inc., parent company of global B2B software productivity brands. BitTitan will join Idera’s Data Tools business unit.
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08.26.2021Best Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes 367 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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08.23.2021Kirk Soderquist Quoted in Puget Sound Business Journal—Adoption of VR in the Workplace Expected to Accelerate as Pandemic Wears OnGeneral News
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Partner Kirk Soderquist was quoted in “Adoption of VR in the Workplace Expected to Accelerate as Pandemic Wears On,” an article in Puget Sound Business Journal, regarding the use of technology in a hybrid work environment.
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06.23.2021Kirk Soderquist and Jason Schneiderman Quoted in Legaltech News—Virtual, Augmented Reality Tech Has Arrived—But Isn't Receiving Special Regulatory AttentionGeneral NewsPartners Kirk Soderquist and Jason Schneiderman were quoted in “Virtual, Augmented Reality Tech Has Arrived—But Isn't Receiving Special Regulatory Attention,” an article in Legaltech News, regarding laws and regulations pertaining to VR and AR technology.
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03.10.2021Perkins Coie Represented Microsoft in $7.5B Gaming Acquisition of ZeniMax MediaPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to have represented Microsoft Corporation in its $7.5 billion acquisition of interactive gaming company ZeniMax Media, Inc. The transaction closed on March 9, 2021 following regulatory approvals.
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10.02.2020Perkins Coie Representing Microsoft in $7.5B Gaming Acquisition of ZeniMax MediaPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to be representing Microsoft Corporation in its $7.5 billion acquisition of interactive gaming company ZeniMax Media, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in early 2021 following regulatory approvals
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04.07.2020Kirk Soderquist Quoted Hypergrid Business - Report: VR, AR Poised for GrowthGeneral News
Kirk Soderquist was quoted in the Hypergrid Business article, "Report: VR, AR Poised for Growth," regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the usage of augmented reality.
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04.07.2020Perkins Coie's 2020 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Mentioned in Multiple PublicationsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie's 2020 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey was mentioned in multiple publications regarding its results, which found that immersive technologies are moving beyond entertainment applications and are on track to gain mainstream acceptance in a range of areas including healthcare and remote workforce training.
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04.03.2020Partner Kirk Soderquist Quoted in Legal Tech News - Augmented and Virtual Reality Tech Is Here, But Legal Risks Still EvolvingGeneral NewsKirk Soderquist was quoted in the Legal Tech News article, "Augmented and Virtual Reality Tech Is Here, But Legal Risks Still Evolving," regarding the continued growth of AR and VR.
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04.02.2020Kirk Soderquist Quoted in Industry Today - Perkins Coie’s Fourth XR SurveyGeneral News
Kirk Soderquist was quoted in Industry Today, "Perkins Coie’s Fourth XR Survey," regarding the growing focus on privacy and compliance in the technology field.
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04.02.2020Perkins Coie Mentioned in AR Post - AR and VR Survey Shows Optimism in IndustryGeneral NewsPerkins Coie was mentioned in the AR Post article, "AR and VR Survey Shows Optimism in Industry," regarding the findings in the firm's 2020 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Report.
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03.31.2020Perkins Coie Mentioned in Bloomberg Law - Wake Up CallGeneral News
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Perkins Coie was mentioned in Bloomberg Law's "Wake Up Call" regarding the impact of immersive tech on startups. -
03.31.2020Perkins Coie Mentioned in Tech Trends - Report: Industry Weighs in on the Future of AR and VRGeneral News
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Perkins Coie was mentioned in the Tech Trends article, "Report: Industry Weighs in on the Future of AR and VR," regarding the results of the firm's fourth augmented reality and virtual reality survey. -
03.31.2020Perkins Coie Mentioned in Virtual Reality World Tech - Upward Tick in Expanded Enterprise Applications, Survey FindsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie was mentioned in the Virtual Reality World Tech article, "Upward Tick in Expanded Enterprise Applications, Survey Finds," regarding the findings of the firm's latest AR/VR survey report.
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03.30.2020Perkins Coie’s Fourth Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Shows Optimism Increasing as Immersive Technologies Enter the MainstreamPress ReleasesImmersive technologies are moving beyond entertainment applications and are on track to gain mainstream acceptance in a range of areas including healthcare and remote workforce training, according to the Fourth Annual Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey conducted early this year by Perkins Coie, leading industry group the XR Association and industry venture capital firm Boost VC.
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03.28.2020Perkins Coie Mentioned in General Counsel News - Perkins Coie’s Fourth Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Shows Optimism IncreasingGeneral NewsPerkins Coie was mentioned in the General Counsel News article, "Perkins Coie’s Fourth Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Shows Optimism Increasing," regarding the firm's findings in its 2020 AR/VR Survey Report on immersive technologies.
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11.18.2019Partners Don Karl and Kirk Soderquist Assist With Deal Between Skydance Media and Award-Winning Interactive DirectorGeneral NewsPartners Don Karl and Kirk Soderquist helped their clients, Amy Henning and Julian Beak, close a partnership deal to lead Skydance Media's new division to shape the future of interactive media. Amy and Julian will use state-of-the-art computer graphics to help put the audience in the driver’s seat.
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03.18.2019Perkins Coie’s Third Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Shows Surging Hopes for Immersive Technology—but Barriers to Adoption RemainPress ReleasesIn just six years, immersive technologies of XR, including augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality, will be as ubiquitous as mobile devices. That’s the opinion of nearly nine in 10 respondents to a new survey of startup founders, technology company executives, investors and consultants.
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06.11.2018Kirk Soderquist Quoted in GeekWire - The State of Virtual and Augmented Reality: Industry Sees New Reasons For Hope Amid The HypeGeneral NewsKirk Soderquist was quoted in “The State of Virtual and Augmented Reality: Industry Sees New Reasons For Hope Amid The Hype,” an article in GeekWire, regarding AR/VR and what to expect.
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03.20.2018Perkins Coie's AR/VR Survey Report Featured in Multiple PublicationsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie's latest AR/VR Survey Report was featured multiple publications, with insights into the findings by the attorneys who participated.
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03.20.2018Perkins Coie’s Second Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Shows Continued Advancement and New WorriesPress ReleasesWith investment in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) on the rise, the industry is growing and moving into more practical applications. But growth is leading to new challenges, including increased worries about legal risks, according to a new survey of startup founders, technology company executives, investors and consultants by global law firm Perkins Coie LLP.
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08.2017Perkins Coie Attorneys Quoted in American Lawyer Article - Virtual Visionaries: How 7 Firms Got Out Front on Virtual Reality and Augmented RealityGeneral News
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Kirk Soderquist and Jason Schneiderman were quoted in the American Lawyer article, "Virtual Visionaries: How 7 Firms Got Out Front on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality," -
09.12.2016Perkins Coie and Upload Survey Reveals Opportunities and Obstacles Facing Augmented and Virtual RealityPress ReleasesAs optimism about the future of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) grows, a lack of compelling content, cost and issues with the user experience are still viewed as the main impediments to the industry’s expansion, according to a new survey by Perkins Coie and Upload. The survey was completed by 653 respondents, including AR/VR startup founders, executives with established technology companies and investors.
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01.04.2016Partners Don Karl and Kirk Soderquist Quoted in the Daily JournalGeneral News
Daily Journal
Partners Don Karl and Kirk Soderquist were quoted in the Daily Journal article, "Virtual Reality Heats Up the Legal Industry," regarding how the legal field is dealing with virtual reality.
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10.01.2015Kirk Soderquist Quoted in The Los Angeles Daily JournalGeneral News
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Kirk Soderquist was quoted in an article in The Los Angeles Daily Journal titled, "Virtual Reality Set to Challenge Existing Laws," regarding how virtual reality and privacy laws will interact. -
03.11.2015Perkins Coie Represents Z2Live in Acquisition by King DigitalPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented Z2Live, Inc., a mobile game development company backed by Madrona Venture Group and Draper Fisher Jurvetson, in its acquisition by King Digital Entertainment plc (NYSE: KING), a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world.
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12.17.2014Perkins Coie Represents Big Fish Games in Sale to Churchill DownsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented Big Fish Games, Inc., one of the world's largest producers and distributors of casual mobile and online games, in its acquisition by Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN), owner and operator of the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, as well as other racetrack, casino and online properties.
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10.29.2014Perkins Coie Represents Snapshot in Sale of Auto Dealership Texting Business to Edmunds.ComPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented Snapshot Mobile, a developer of mobile solutions to support automobile sales, in the sale of its auto dealership texting business, CarcodeSMS, to Edmunds.com, Inc., a car-shopping website serving nearly 18 million visitors each month.
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09.23.2014Perkins Coie Represents Microsoft in $2.5 Billion Acquisition of “Minecraft” Creator MojangPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represents Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq “MSFT”) as U.S. counsel and primary intellectual property counsel in connection with its $2.5 billion acquisition of the Stockholm-based game developer Mojang, the creator of the “Minecraft” video game franchise.
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01.27.2014Perkins Coie Represents Microsoft In Acquisition of "Gears Of War" Game Franchise From Epic GamesPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented client Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT"), in its acquisition of the "Gears of War" game franchise, a military science fiction video game, from Epic Games, Inc., a developer of games and cross-platform game engine technology.