Expertise

Technology, Data and AI

Technology businesses need agreements and governance arrangements that reflect how their products are developed, sold, delivered, and used. De Guzman Law advises on commercial technology transactions, AI and data arrangements, intellectual property, supplier relationships, and legal responsibilities arising from the use and deployment of technology.

AREAS OF WORK

A practical engagement structure

Customer and Commercial Agreements

When to Contact Us
Before launching or revising customer terms, negotiating a material technology transaction, or resolving a mismatch between sales commitments and delivery capability.
Scope
Review product architecture, service commitments, pricing, implementation, support, suspension, liability, termination, and exit.
Possible Deliverables
Customer agreement, SaaS or licensing terms, commercial issues list, negotiation draft, or implementation checklist.

AI, Data and Product Terms

When to Contact Us
When a product uses AI systems, third party models, customer data, generated outputs, automated decisions, or data transfers that require clear accountability.
Scope
Address AI inputs and outputs, model dependencies, data rights, intellectual property, contractual accountability, human oversight, security, acceptable use, and supplier relationships.
Possible Deliverables
AI terms, data provisions, supplier flow downs, product policy review, risk allocation note, or governance recommendations.

Partners and International Operations

When to Contact Us
When technology delivery involves international entities, resellers, suppliers, development teams, or service providers.
Scope
Assess proposed international operating and contracting arrangements, including the allocation of responsibilities among entities, customers, suppliers, and service providers. Identify matters requiring separate jurisdiction specific legal advice.
Possible Deliverables
Operating structure review, intercompany or partner terms, responsibility matrix, contracting plan, or local counsel issues list.

IP Ownership and Governance

When to Contact Us
When ownership, licensing, development inputs, open source, brand use, inventions, or corporate approvals require clarification.
Scope
Review ownership chains, employee and contractor assignments, background and developed IP, licensing scope, governance approvals, and investment diligence readiness.
Possible Deliverables
IP clauses, assignment documentation, ownership schedule, governance approvals list, or diligence preparation note.

POSSIBLE DELIVERABLES

A scope matched to the matter

Engagements may be structured as a focused assessment, a transaction or drafting project, or ongoing technology counsel.