Ghaith Mahmood

Practice Areas

Ghaith Mahmood, Global Chair of the firm's Data & Technology Transactions Practice, advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property and technology transactions — from developing, licensing, and commercializing IP assets, to advising on the IP aspects of strategic transactions.

Ghaith is a leader of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice, the Video Gaming & esports Practice, and a key member of the firm’s Digital Assets & Web3 Practice.

Ghaith handles a full spectrum of IP and technology matters, including:

- Licensing agreements involving technology, software, trademarks, and/or content

- Strategic alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures

- Video game development and publishing agreements

- Manufacture, supply, and resale agreements

- Open-source licensing

- Customer and end-user arrangements

- Consumer protection and advertising matters

- Licensing and other commercial issues surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

He also regularly collaborates with corporate colleagues to provide counseling on IP and technology matters in the context of:

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Corporate financings

- Bankruptcy and restructurings

Drawing on experience with both traditional and innovative technologies, Ghaith regularly advises companies in the following technology sectors:

- Adtech

- Blockchain and digital assets

- Digital and social media

- Digital health

- E-commerce

- Information technology

- Software

- Transportation

- Video games

- Virtual and augmented reality

Complementing his commercial work, Ghaith passionately advocates for pro bono clients in the technology industry, and also serves as lead counsel representing asylum seekers, abused children, and the homeless.