Contracts – Lelkes IP

As former in-house counsel at a globally operating company with headquarters in the US, I support clients with sound experience in B2B contract negotiations and drafting of contracts:

anticipatory
business oriented

Examples

Drafting B2B contracts, in particular transatlantic contracts
Supporting negotiations
Negotiating directly with the other party’s lawyers
Sharing intercultural negotiating competence
Support for setting goals for a negotiation
Preparing, conducting and assessing the outcome of IP due diligence

Strengths

Joint development
Licensing
Purchase and sale
Options and exclusivity
Non-disclosure
Technical consulting
Transfer of IP ownership

What others say

Customer solutions manager at a company in the chemical industry

He has also been instrumental in the negotiation of a joint development agreement.

I was impressed by his in-depth knowledge in the field of intellectual property, combined with an extensive knowledge of chemistry, excellent negotiation skills and a very good sense of the business implications. It has been a great opportunity for me to benefit from

Research and development director und research fellow at a company in the chemical industry

My experience working with Bob was very positive, especially concerning some patent licensing issues we were going through at the time. Not only was he very professional, but he also demonstrated real knowledge and understanding of both technical and business issues, which he used very effectively to advise us and help facilitate the negotiations.

A Philadelphia-based lawyer

Mr. Lelkes and I worked together on a complex international case involving a failed merger and trade secret dispute. The parties sued and counterclaimed in U.S. District Court (E.D.Pa) and Landgericht Bayern (Munich). Bob was invaluable in the proceedings and in helping design a global settlement of all claims. Bob is an excellent lawyer and great to w