SERVICE PROVIDER OVERVIEW

• SIRI Law LLP is a multidisciplinary law firm providing strategic advisory across intellectual property rights, technology law, digital commerce, and operational excellence. The firm supports organizations in protecting, commercializing, and enforcing intellectual assets while enabling technology-driven growth within legally defensible and commercially viable frameworks.
• SIRI Law LLP’s approach to IPR and technology law integrates legal protection, commercial strategy, regulatory compliance, and operational implementation. The firm advises clients not only on ownership and enforcement of rights, but also on embedding intellectual property and technology risk management into business decision-making, contracting, and innovation strategies.
• This case study demonstrates SIRI Law LLP’s capability to deliver end-to-end IPR and technology law advisory for complex, innovation-driven enterprises operating across jurisdictions.

CLIENT BACKGROUND

• The client was a multinational enterprise operating at the intersection of technology, digital services, and intellectual property–intensive business models. The organization developed proprietary software platforms, digital products, data-driven services, and technology-enabled solutions for enterprise and consumer markets.
• The client’s operations spanned multiple jurisdictions, with research and development teams, engineering centers, sales functions, and strategic partnerships distributed globally. The organization relied heavily on intellectual property assets, including software code, algorithms, trademarks, confidential information, business processes, and technology know-how.
• Rapid growth, acquisitions, and collaborative business models significantly expanded the client’s IP portfolio and technology footprint. At the same time, this growth introduced legal complexity, including fragmented ownership of IP, inconsistent contracting practices, exposure to infringement claims, and regulatory uncertainty around emerging technologies.
• Senior leadership recognized that intellectual property and technology law risk had become material to the organization’s valuation, competitiveness, and long-term strategy. The client sought a legal advisor capable of aligning IP protection, technology commercialization, and regulatory compliance with business objectives.
• SIRI Law LLP was engaged as strategic legal advisor to assess, redesign, and operationalize the client’s IPR and technology law framework.

ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

• The engagement was structured around several interrelated objectives.
• The first objective was to identify, map, and rationalize the client’s intellectual property assets and ownership structures across jurisdictions.
• The second objective was to assess legal risk arising from technology development, licensing, collaboration, and commercialization activities.
• The third objective was to design a defensible IP protection and enforcement strategy aligned with the client’s business model and growth plans.
• The fourth objective was to standardize and de-risk technology contracting, including licensing, development, SaaS, and collaboration agreements.
• The fifth objective was to embed IP and technology risk management into product development, M&A activity, and strategic partnerships.
• The engagement was positioned as a long-term transformation rather than a discrete advisory assignment.

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CONTEXT

• The client operated in a highly competitive and innovation-driven environment. Speed to market, continuous product iteration, and collaboration with third parties were critical to maintaining competitive advantage. At the same time, intellectual property formed a core component of enterprise value and differentiation.
• Technology development involved a mix of proprietary development, open-source components, third-party integrations, and outsourced engineering. Commercialization involved licensing, subscription models, joint ventures, and platform-based ecosystems.
• Regulatory scrutiny of technology use, digital markets, and intellectual property enforcement was increasing globally. Courts and regulators were closely examining ownership, misuse of IP, unfair competition, and abuse of dominant positions.
• Within this environment, leadership sought clarity on how to protect innovation without constraining business agility, and how to commercialize technology without exposing the organization to avoidable legal risk.

PHASE ONE: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AUDIT AND ASSET MAPPING

• The first phase focused on establishing a clear understanding of the client’s intellectual property landscape.
• SIRI Law LLP conducted a comprehensive IP audit covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, software code, databases, and proprietary processes. The audit examined ownership, registration status, licensing arrangements, and enforcement history.
• The firm reviewed employment agreements, contractor arrangements, and collaboration contracts to assess whether IP created by employees, consultants, and partners was properly assigned and protected. Legacy issues arising from acquisitions and joint ventures were identified.
• The audit revealed fragmented ownership structures, inconsistent assignment clauses, and gaps in documentation for certain core assets. In some cases, critical IP was owned by acquired entities or individuals without clear transfer or licensing arrangements.
• SIRI Law LLP documented these findings and worked with the client to prioritize remediation based on business criticality and risk exposure.

PHASE TWO: IP OWNERSHIP, STRUCTURING, AND GOVERNANCE

• Building on the audit, SIRI Law LLP advised on restructuring and consolidating IP ownership.
• The firm supported the client in aligning IP ownership with commercial strategy, tax considerations, and regulatory constraints. Assignment agreements, confirmatory transfers, and internal licensing arrangements were implemented to regularize ownership.
• Governance frameworks were introduced to manage IP creation, registration, maintenance, and enforcement. Clear processes were established for invention disclosure, trademark selection, brand usage, and protection of confidential information.
• Decision-making authority for IP-related matters was clarified, reducing uncertainty and internal disputes.

PHASE THREE: TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND OPEN-SOURCE RISK

• Technology development practices were a significant focus area.
• SIRI Law LLP reviewed software development workflows, including the use of open-source software, third-party libraries, and collaborative development models. The review identified risks relating to license compliance, copyleft obligations, and inadvertent disclosure of proprietary code.
• The firm advised on implementing open-source governance policies, approval processes, and tracking mechanisms. Developers and engineering managers were trained on legal implications of open-source use.
• This reduced the risk of forced disclosure of proprietary technology and strengthened the client’s ability to commercialize software assets.

PHASE FOUR: TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING AND COMMERCIALIZATION

• Commercialization of technology involved complex contracting arrangements.
• SIRI Law LLP reviewed and redesigned technology-related contracts, including software licensing agreements, SaaS terms, development agreements, system integration contracts, and technology partnerships.
• Recurring issues identified included ambiguous ownership of improvements, inadequate protection of confidential information, imbalanced liability clauses, and misalignment between technical realities and contractual commitments.
• The firm developed standardized contract templates and negotiation playbooks aligned with the client’s risk appetite and commercial objectives. Approval and escalation frameworks were introduced to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• This significantly reduced negotiation timelines and contractual disputes.

PHASE FIVE: COLLABORATION, JOINT DEVELOPMENT, AND ECOSYSTEM RISK

• The client increasingly engaged in collaborative innovation with partners, startups, and research institutions.
• SIRI Law LLP advised on structuring collaboration agreements to clearly define ownership, licensing, and commercialization rights for jointly developed IP. Exit and termination scenarios were addressed to prevent future disputes.
• The firm also advised on protecting confidential information and trade secrets in collaborative environments.
• This enabled the client to pursue innovation partnerships while safeguarding core assets.

PHASE SIX: M&A, INVESTMENTS, AND IP DUE DILIGENCE

• As part of the engagement, SIRI Law LLP supported multiple acquisitions and investments.
• The firm conducted IP and technology due diligence, identifying risks relating to ownership, infringement, open-source compliance, and contractual restrictions.
• Findings were translated into deal protections, including indemnities, representations, and post-closing remediation plans. This reduced the likelihood of post-transaction disputes and valuation erosion.

PHASE SEVEN: ENFORCEMENT, DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, AND STRATEGY

• SIRI Law LLP advised on IP enforcement and dispute avoidance strategies.
• The firm evaluated infringement risks, monitored competitive activity, and advised on enforcement options aligned with business priorities. Where disputes arose, SIRI Law LLP supported strategic resolution through negotiation, settlement, or litigation where appropriate.
• The firm emphasized proportionate enforcement to protect value without unnecessary escalation.

PHASE EIGHT: TECHNOLOGY REGULATION AND DIGITAL LAW

• Technology law considerations extended beyond IP.
• SIRI Law LLP advised on regulatory issues affecting digital products and platforms, including intermediary liability, online content, e-commerce, and emerging technology governance.
• The firm supported the client in aligning technology deployment with evolving legal expectations, reducing regulatory uncertainty.

PHASE NINE: TRAINING, AWARENESS, AND CULTURAL INTEGRATION

• Recognizing that IP risk is often created at the operational level, SIRI Law LLP delivered targeted training for business, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Training focused on practical decision-making, risk identification, and escalation rather than abstract legal theory.
• This improved internal alignment and reduced inadvertent risk creation.

OUTCOMES AND VALUE DELIVERED

• The engagement delivered significant strategic and operational value.
• The client achieved clarity and control over its intellectual property assets. Ownership risks were reduced, and enforcement capability strengthened. Technology contracting became more consistent and efficient.
• Open-source and development risks were mitigated. M&A activity benefited from structured IP diligence and remediation.
• Most importantly, IP and technology law became integrated into business strategy rather than treated as reactive legal functions.

MATURITY PROGRESSION AND STRATEGIC IMPACT

• Using a maturity framework, the organization progressed from fragmented and reactive IP management to a defined, governed, and strategically aligned posture.
• Leadership gained confidence that intellectual property and technology risks were being actively managed and leveraged as competitive assets.

EXECUTIVE REFLECTION

• This engagement demonstrated that intellectual property and technology law are foundational to enterprise value in the digital economy. By combining legal rigor with commercial understanding, the organization strengthened its innovation strategy while reducing risk.

CONCLUSION

• This case study reflects SIRI Law LLP’s capability to deliver comprehensive IPR and technology law advisory for complex, innovation-driven enterprises. The firm’s approach emphasizes protection, commercialization, governance, and long-term value creation.