Jake Handy

Jake Handy is a partner at Fenwick & West LLP, where he chairs the Technology Transactions practice within the Intellectual Property group.3 He specializes in technology-based transactions, focusing primarily on intellectual property licensing and acquisitions strategies for technology companies.1

Professional Background

Jake's practice encompasses a wide range of technology and life sciences transactions:

• Development, collaboration, license, and material transfer agreements for various life science technologies
• Software, telecommunications, and IT agreements
• Clinical trial agreements
• Supply, distribution, and sales representative agreements for biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and software products1

Expertise and Recognition

Jake is known for his innovative approach to helping early-stage biotechnology companies maximize the value of their assets.1 His expertise has been recognized in several ways:

• Named a "Transaction Star" by Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars guide2
• Described as an "experienced, extremely business-savvy and efficient lawyer who represents great value" by IAM Strategy 3001

Notable Work

One of Jake's significant achievements was representing Calico, a Google-backed life sciences company, in a collaboration with AbbVie to research and develop therapeutics for age-related diseases.1 He also counseled 26 member-investor companies known as Allied Security Trust in acquiring 498 patents from MIPS Technologies.1

Educational Background

Jake's scientific acumen complements his legal expertise:

• B.S. in Molecular Biology from the University of California, San Diego4
• M.S. in Biology from the University of California, San Diego4
• Recipient of the NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training in Exobiology Graduate Fellowship1

Jake's unique combination of scientific knowledge and legal expertise allows him to effectively counsel clients ranging from emerging growth companies to established tech businesses, from formation through exit.1