About

Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Intellectual property and control of technology are pervasive issues in all transactions. Faegre Drinker professionals help structure your transactions to preserve your flexibility, while protecting your rights. We support every stage of a deal, from letter of intent to closing, from innovation to phase-out, from system selection through implementation and ongoing support. Our team combines deep capabilities in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, software, services (including SaaS, IaaS and PaaS), development, and distributor and reseller agreements, with colleagues’ knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, finance, tax, litigation and antitrust to help you develop integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches to domestic and international deals. With a deep understanding of the pertinent issues and effective deal structure, we support research and development, including in the university setting, outsourcing transactions, inbound and outbound licensing deals, information technology, strategic alliances, joint ventures and equity investments.

Chambers Review

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Technology & Outsourcing - Illinois

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker offers formidable expertise in the technology sector. A leading name in a number of specialized areas, such as systems acquisitions, IT aspects of healthcare, and information security and privacy. Has ongoing relationships with companies in the software, retail and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Particularly noted for assisting household-name companies with the management of their IT and data portfolios.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ira M Kalina
2
Ira M Kalina
2
Band 2
Ira Kalina practices across a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, gaming and education. He handles a wide variety of transactional matters such as licensing, outsourcing and joint ventures.
Kenneth K. Dort
3
Kenneth K. Dort
3
Band 3
Kenneth Dort is highlighted for his ability to advise clients on a wide range of issues, including licensing, data security and regulatory compliance matters.

Kenneth is a great lawyer who provides strong advice and client service.

Reeya Thakrar
Reeya Thakrar
Star Associates
Reeya Thakrar is a Chicago-based associate with experience in the creation and revision of technology sector agreements, covering everything from joint ventures and outsourcing to SaaS and software licensing.

Reeya has a strong technical background and a strong level of practicality to her approach.

Reeya is a very dedicated and thoughtful attorney. She is very responsive to her clients' demanding schedules and prioritizes her work accordingly.

Ranked Lawyers at
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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Illinois

Technology & Outsourcing

Ira M Kalina
2
Ira M Kalina
2
Band 2
Kenneth K. Dort
3
Kenneth K. Dort
3
Band 3
Reeya Thakrar
Reeya Thakrar
Star Associates

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