Matters

Bryce's experience encompasses a wide range of commercial issues impacting clients in regard to IP, software, data, AI, open-source, IT services and beyond. A sample of his experience includes:

M&A Support

  • Providing software, brand and technology-related assessments and recommendations during the diligence process for multiple video game production and development companies.
  • Assessing IP, technology and data privacy risks and reviewing material commercial agreements in connection with a nine-figure acquisition of a streaming media company.
  • Advising a software development company on protection of proprietary materials, licensed source code, and third-party dependencies in the context of an eight-figure acquisition.
  • Evaluating technology assets, data rights and AI-related risks in connection with the acquisition of an AI-focused startup by a leading media editing software company.
  • Advising on technology diligence issues arising in complex acquisitions, including open-source compliance, data ownership, cybersecurity practices and SaaS licensing models.
  • Assisting health care clients with the purchase and divestiture of health care facilities, including the preparation of transition service arrangements to properly transition daily functionality for the same.
  • Supporting buyers and sellers in negotiating technology-related deal provisions, including representations and warranties, indemnities, transition services and post-closing IP arrangements.

Commercial Contracting

  • Working on technology, IP licensing and commercial transactions involving the creation and negotiation of data-sharing, software licensing and technology services agreements, with a focus on data privacy, protection, storage and transfer.
  • Advising companies on structuring and negotiating SaaS, PaaS and other cloud-based agreements, including enterprise customer contracts and strategic partnerships.
  • Drafting and negotiating software development, integration and collaboration agreements for emerging and growth-stage technology companies.
  • Counseling clients on commercial terms relating to ownership, use and monetization of software, data and digital assets.
  • Supporting companies across all industries in implementing scalable contracting frameworks for technology-driven products and services.

AI and Software Assessment

  • Advising early-stage companies on regulatory considerations and protection strategies for core software, data and technology assets.
  • Counseling companies on software asset protection strategies as they enter the market, including proprietary development, licensing and contractual controls.
  • Assessing legal and commercial risks associated with AI-enabled products and services, including data sourcing, model training and deployment considerations.
  • Advising clients on governance, risk allocation and compliance considerations related to the development and commercialization of AI and machine-learning technologies.
  • Evaluating open-source software utilization to assess risks and internal frameworks for companies of all sizes and industries.
  • Evaluating technology stacks and software architectures to identify IP ownership, licensing and commercialization risks.