Industrial Equipment and Components
The global industrial equipment and components market continues
to undergo exciting changes, including major consolidations,
advancements in technology and increasing competition. Despite
recent economic turmoil, the market remains profitable and is
expected to grow over the next five years.
SNR Denton lawyers work across all segments of the industrial
equipment and components market. We understand the nuances and
challenges at both a local and global level and partner with
clients to achieve optimal business and legal outcomes. Our
practice extends to all aspects of government policy, intellectual
property procurement and counseling, technology licensing,
litigation, and employment benefits and litigation matters; among
others. In the area of patent law, SNR Denton is a world leader in
developing and managing patent portfolios for clients.
Local firms competing in the industrial equipment market face
increasing pressure from both low cost global producers and new
entrants. To improve profitability and gain differentiation, firms
are reducing their operating costs through shorter production runs
and adopting best-in-class global logistics. SNR Denton lawyers
work with clients on supply-chain, outsourcing and procurement
opportunities.
Electronics lead the global industrial equipment market. The
electronics needs of the industrial equipment market are broad,
diversified and continually evolving. As technology becomes more
prevalent in everyday life and products become more standardized,
companies require something beyond marketing to sell their goods.
SNR Denton works with firms that use design to improve the
aesthetics and usability of mass-produced products.
With respect to intellectual property, SNR Denton lawyers are
uniquely adept at identifying trademark, copyright, and other IP
issues raised by product design. Our lawyers handle agreements and
transactions; developing, licensing and assigning of all types of
IP protection; and related matters in the areas of non-competes,
confidentiality agreements, security and various forms of
distribution. We are involved in structuring a wide range of
agreements, including co-marketing, technology licensing and
outsourcing agreements.
Our clients range from large multinational corporations to
emerging businesses that are engaged in industrial equipment and
components manufacturing throughout the world.
Areas of Focus:
- Antitrust and Competition
- Corporate Governance
- Employment, Benefits and Executive Compensation
- Federal Marketing and Regulatory
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Patent
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Strategic IP Planning
- Technology Procurement, Development and Licensing
- Product Liability Litigation