Technology Transactions
Our team advises startups, scaleups, and established technology companies on transactions where technology and intellectual property are central to the deal. We help clients structure, negotiate, and close transactions involving the acquisition, transfer, licensing, and commercialization of technology assets — ensuring innovation translates into lasting business value.
Oziel Law is ranked Tier 1 for Technology Law in Toronto in Best Law Firms™ – Canada (2025 and 2026). Allan Oziel has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Technology Law since 2022.
Our Technology Transaction Services
Our expert lawyers can help you with technology-related mergers and acquisitions, licensing and commercialization of IP, and collaboration and partnership agreements for technology development.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) involving technology and IP assets
Intellectual Property Transfers and Assignments
Joint Development and Collaboration Agreements
Software and Technology Licensing
Technology Commercialization and Spinouts
Due Diligence on IP and Technology Assets
Why Clients Choose Us
We combine deep transactional experience with a practical understanding of software, data, and IP. Whether you are acquiring technology, licensing it to others, or commercializing new products, we provide clear, strategic advice that balances legal protection with business goals.
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Our Technology Transactions Lawyers
Lawyers who structure and negotiate software licensing, IP transfers, joint development and technology M&A.
Technology Transactions News and Insights
Insights on technology deals, licensing and tech M&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about Technology Transactions
What is a technology transaction?
Any deal where technology or IP is the main asset: software licences, SaaS and development agreements, IP purchases and assignments, joint development and collaboration agreements, distribution and reseller arrangements, and technology M&A.
How do a master services agreement (MSA) and statement of work (SOW) work together?
An MSA sets the general terms for the business relationship, such as confidentiality, IP, payment, liability and termination. A SOW describes the specific project or services, including deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, fees and acceptance criteria. We help draft and align these documents so the project terms work with the wider agreement, including how changes and conflicting provisions are handled.
Can we use an order form with standard terms for our SaaS or technology services?
Yes. An order form can capture the customer-specific commercial details, such as the subscription, users, pricing, term and selected services, while standard terms address the wider relationship. We help structure the documents, how they are incorporated and accepted, and which document takes priority. We can also align related service levels, data processing terms and AI addenda.
When should we add an AI Addendum to a customer or supplier agreement?
An AI Addendum can address AI-specific issues when a product or service includes AI features or a supplier uses AI in delivering the work. Topics can include approved uses, inputs and outputs, confidential and personal information, model training, third-party providers, human oversight and changes to the AI service. We help tailor the addendum to the technology and intended use, and align it with the main agreement and data processing terms.
What makes technology M&A different?
The value is usually in the IP, the code, the team and customer contracts, so due diligence focuses on IP ownership, open-source use, data and privacy compliance and key-employee retention. See our mergers and acquisitions services.
How are data and privacy handled in technology deals?
Personal data transferred in a transaction must be handled in line with privacy laws. Agreements should address data ownership, permitted use, security, cross-border transfers and breach notification. See our privacy and responsible AI services.
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