IP Protection & Commercialization

For life sciences startups, many groundbreaking innovations start in university labs. But transforming that research into real-world impact requires navigating the often-complex process of university technology licensing. At Boulder Startup Week 2025, KO partner Brad Schoenfeld joined the University of Colorado’s Annalissa Philbin to share practical guidance from both the…

KO Law attorney Robert Donald recently co-hosted a webinar with revenue operations firm Domestique that explored the frequent misalignment between sales and legal teams, its impact on deal velocity, and practical strategies to improve cross-functional collaboration and streamline contract negotiations. Check out the recap and the full webinar recording below.…

The life sciences and pharmaceutical industries are experiencing significant transformation, driven by digital advancements and scientific innovations. Emerging companies face the challenge of rapidly bringing new products to market, often relying on partnerships that necessitate the swift execution of numerous contracts. Managing this influx can overwhelm in-house legal teams, diverting…

Open source software is an essential part of most companies’ software development programs. For SaaS companies, open source software offers a way to leverage existing code libraries and components to speed up development and reduce costs. However, using open source software also comes with responsibilities and risks, particularly when it…

KO client Cloudbreak Pharma, an innovative clinical-stage ophthalmology biotechnology company, recently announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Santen, a specialized company dedicated to eye health, to develop, manufacture, and commercialize its topical pterygium treatment. Cloudbreak founder and CEO Jinsong Ni said: “We are excited to partner…

In the unpredictable world of business, there is one constant and unwelcome companion lurking in the shadows: risk. We find risk anywhere and everywhere in a business environment: research and development, personnel matters, physical operations, customer relationships, data and security, and many other facets of running a business. Despite a…

As we close out November, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month. National Entrepreneurship Month recognizes entrepreneurs and innovators who demonstrate drive, resilience, and determination as they create solutions that solve problems and build businesses that fuel our communities. At KO Law Firm, we celebrate these…

As companies scale, many will experience growing pains with enterprising contracting. As companies look upstream in terms of deal size and deal sophistication from small, one-off pilots to bigger enterprise-level deals, they typically sign fewer, larger contracts and the contracting process gets harder and takes longer which can have a…