Technology Transactions

Specialist Technology Transaction Lawyers

Technology transactions form the backbone of the digital economy. Whether you're licensing software, selling SaaS solutions, or forming strategic technology partnerships, Arnotts Technology Lawyers provides the specialist expertise you need to structure transactions that protect your interests while enabling business growth.

Software Licensing & SaaS Agreements

We draft, review, and negotiate all types of software licensing and SaaS agreements:

SaaS & Cloud Services Agreements

• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription agreements
• Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) agreements
• Multi-tenant cloud service terms and conditions
• API access agreements and developer terms
• Data processing and sub-processor agreements
• Service level agreements with uptime guarantees and service credits

Software License Agreements

• Enterprise software license agreements (perpetual and term-based)
• OEM and embedded software licensing
• Source code escrow arrangements
• Software maintenance and support agreements
• End user license agreements (EULAs)
• Volume licensing and enterprise agreements

Open Source & Third-Party Software

• Open source software compliance and policy development
• Third-party software component licensing
• Dual licensing models (open source + commercial)
• GPL, LGPL, Apache, and MIT license compliance
• Open source contribution agreements

Technology Acquisitions & Licensing

When acquiring or licensing technology assets, we ensure you get what you're paying for and protect your investment:

Technology Asset Purchases

• Software and IP asset acquisitions
• Technology due diligence and risk assessment
• IP ownership verification and chain of title
• Technology transfer and integration
• Assumption of existing customer contracts
• Developer and employee transitions

Intellectual Property Licensing

• Patent licensing and cross-licensing agreements
• Technology transfer agreements
• Know-how and trade secret licensing
• Exclusive and non-exclusive licensing structures
• Territory and field-of-use restrictions
• Royalty structures and payment terms

Strategic Partnerships in Digital Economy

Technology businesses thrive on strategic partnerships. We structure partnership arrangements that create value while managing risk:

Technology Integration & Partnership

• Integration partnership agreements
• Co-development and joint product development agreements
• Technology alliance and collaboration agreements
• White-label and OEM partnership agreements
• Marketplace and platform partnership terms
• App store and distribution partnership agreements

Data & Content Partnerships

• Data licensing and data sharing agreements
• Content licensing for digital platforms
• API access and integration agreements
• Data processing and joint controller arrangements
• Data commercialization structures

Go-to-Market Partnerships

• Channel and distribution partnerships
• Referral and affiliate partnership programs
• Co-marketing and joint promotion agreements
• Partner ecosystem development
• Reseller and value-added reseller (VAR) agreements

Complex Commercial Negotiations

Technology transactions often involve complex, high-value negotiations. Our team provides expert negotiation support:

Enterprise Technology Procurement

• Large-scale software procurement negotiations
• ERP, CRM, and enterprise system implementations
• Technology outsourcing arrangements
• System integration and professional services
• Custom development agreements

Government & Regulated Sector

• Government technology procurement compliance
• Panel arrangements and standing offers
• Compliance with government contracting requirements
• Security clearance and vetting requirements
• Sovereign cloud and data sovereignty requirements

Key Transaction Terms

• Pricing and payment structures (subscription, usage-based, tiered)
• Service levels and performance guarantees
• Liability caps and risk allocation
• IP ownership and licensing rights
• Data protection and privacy compliance
• Warranties, representations, and indemnities
• Termination rights and exit provisions

Transaction Documentation

We prepare comprehensive transaction documentation including:

• Master services agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of work (SOWs) and project schedules
• Service level agreements (SLAs)
• Terms and conditions for online platforms
• Privacy policies and data processing agreements
• Acceptable use policies
• Professional services agreements

Why Choose Arnotts for Technology Transactions?