Bracewell and Firm's Technology Section Head Jeffrey Whittle Recognized on Intellectual Asset Management's Licensing 250 List

October 20, 2011

HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani was honored on Intellectual Asset Management’s annual Licensing 250 list, which recognizes the top firms for patent and technology licensing internationally. Bracewell was noted as one of the top five licensing firms in Texas. Jeffrey S. Whittle, partner and head of the firm’s technology section, was also recognized.

Licensing 250 is IAM’s annual in-depth look at key IP licensing issues around the world with detailed research on leading patent and technology licensing lawyers in 25 major jurisdictions.

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP has global experience representing clients as both sellers and purchasers of commercial licensing rights in patents, manufacturing designs, digital content, technical know-how and trade secrets. We structure, draft and negotiate complex licensing joint venture, strategic alliance, joint marketing, and collaboration research agreements. We also protect clients’ intellectual property rights in development agreements, research agreements, confidentiality agreements, trade secret and know-how agreements, and employment and consulting agreements. We negotiate agreements, deals, and transactions covering all aspects of product distribution, including distributors, sales representatives, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs), and channel allies.