Software sits at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, contracts, and business strategy. Whether developing proprietary technology, licensing a platform, building a SaaS business, or integrating third-party software into existing operations, companies need clear legal frameworks governing who owns the technology, how it may be used, and how its value is protected. Peck Baxter advises developers, technology companies, startups, investors, and businesses on the intellectual property and commercial issues surrounding software.

Our attorneys counsel clients on software ownership and copyright protection, SaaS and software licensing agreements, development and implementation agreements, source code rights, employee and contractor-created technology, open-source software, confidentiality and trade secrets, APIs and platform integrations, joint development arrangements, and the acquisition and commercialization of software assets.

We also advise clients on software-related intellectual property issues arising in financings, investments, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions. By combining experience in intellectual property, technology transactions, corporate law, and complex disputes, Peck Baxter helps clients establish clear ownership, protect valuable software assets, allocate technology-related risk, and create legal structures that support commercialization and growth.