IP & Complex Commercial Transactions​

IO Law advises clients in all aspects of commercial transactions and related legal issues. Our comprehensive counseling on IP and commercial matters is grounded in our in-depth knowledge of industries and technologies. We have significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements for companies across a range of industries, including technology, media and advertising, beauty and wellness, consumer apparel, and food and beverage, at every point in the business lifecycle.

Our approach is pragmatic, modern, and tailored to a client’s needs and the ever-evolving legal landscape. Our years of in-house legal department experience sets us apart from traditional law firms and allows us to seamlessly integrate with internal teams to champion business objectives while managing legal risk. We approach our practice with a sophisticated understanding of the commercial contexts in which intellectual property and technology issues may arise. Our clients appreciate our strong emphasis on quality drafting, creative problem-solving, and a common-sense approach to negotiations.

We provide counsel on development, manufacturing, wholesale, purchase, supply, logistics, distribution, licensing, advertising, joint venture, influencer, talent, contractor, services and other agreements and contracts.

Results We Have Achieved

• Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements for the manufacture, distribution, and retail sale of consumer goods products for a well known LA-based cosmetics, fashion and wellness brand.

• Advising leading mealkit company on negotiations and contract disputes with its 300+ suppliers of food ingredients and packaging.

• Surfwear accessories brand in its acquisition by large outdoor apparel company.

• Nutritional supplements company in advertising and licensing joint venture arrangement with major motion picture entertainment company.

• Drafting and negotiating strategic equipment and payment services agreements for a large national brand of ear accessories and ear piercing studios.

• Advising Inc. 5000 marketing and creative consultancy on the drafting and negotiation of master service agreements with its multinational and Fortune 100 client base.

• Prepare bespoke manufacturing and supply agreement template for new-to-world fast-casual vegan restaurant chain.