CounselX P.C.
Technology Transactions & SaaS Contracts
Drafting, review, and negotiation of SaaS, software, licensing, and development agreements—for the businesses selling technology and those buying it.
Umar Farooq leads every matter.
Nineteen years of practice. More than a thousand companies advised since 2012.
Get in touchOverview
The deal behind the document.
An enterprise customer's paper changes how you deliver your product. A development agreement leaves ownership unclear. A reseller deal limits where you can sell. CounselX has worked through these terms on both sides, for the company selling the software and for the company buying it, across more than a thousand technology and closely held businesses since 2012.
How we help
How CounselX can help
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SaaS and enterprise agreements
MSAs, subscription terms, order forms, and enterprise customer agreements.
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Software licensing
Inbound and outbound licenses, including white-label and OEM structures.
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Channel and reseller agreements
Reseller, distribution, MSP, VAR, and channel-partner arrangements.
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Development and IP ownership
Joint development, IP assignments, confidentiality, and trade secret frameworks.
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Data and AI terms
Data processing, security provisions, and AI-related contractual issues.
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Recurring-billing terms
Subscription, renewal, and cancellation provisions for recurring-revenue businesses.
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Brand protection strategy
Trademark clearance and brand protection, with filings handled by specialist counsel.
Trademark and patent filings and foreign-law questions are handled by separately engaged counsel.
Working together
Working together
Outside General Counsel
Regular contract work may fit Outside General Counsel.
Explore ongoing counselFees are agreed before work begins; hourly pricing may be used where the scope cannot be fixed.
Experience
Representative experience
Channel and reseller programs
Negotiated reseller, distribution, MSP, VAR, and partner program terms for technology clients.
White-label and OEM licensing
Structured white-label and OEM licensing arrangements for software businesses.
Joint development
Documented joint development, hosting, and technology escrow arrangements, including who owns the result.
Technology ownership
Advised on inbound and outbound licenses and IP ownership in development relationships.
Client matters are described without identifying details. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
See representative mattersQuestions
Common questions
Can CounselX review the other party’s agreement?
Yes. CounselX reviews and negotiates customer, vendor, licensing, and partner agreements as well as drafting agreements for your business.
Do you handle both SaaS and software licensing?
Yes. The practice includes subscription agreements and inbound and outbound software and technology licenses, including enterprise, OEM, and white-label structures.
Can you help establish ownership in a development relationship?
Yes. Joint development, IP assignment, and licensing provisions can clarify what each party owns and how the resulting work may be used.
Do you file patents or trademark applications?
Specialist trademark and patent prosecution and filings go to outside counsel. CounselX can coordinate the commercial and ownership strategy.