The team of lawyers at Parlee McLaws works with clients to navigate all stages of negotiating agreements from the initial disclosure to completing the transaction as well as help clients assert their rights after the agreement is signed. Our lawyers have experience acting on all sides of various IP related agreements including as rights owner, right acquirer, inventor, business partner, collaborator, employee, independent contractor, supplier, manufacturer or investor. Our clients range from individual inventors and start-up companies to major national and multinational organizations to universities and research institutions. Understanding your rights and options provides you with the tools to ensure you effectively use your intellectual property rights. If you have questions about what type of agreement is right for you, please contact a member of our team.