Representative Experience

  • Represented party to joint venture in connection with development of Ethereum-based blockchain technology projects.
  • Represented client in connection with Bitcoin miner investment transaction.
  • Provided core bank regulatory guidance to a household name blockchain solution and virtual currency company in setting up a platform to facilitate banks’ use of distributed ledger technology to effectuate counterparty transactions.

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  • Helped well-funded startup in the cybersecurity arena file for patents that utilize blockchain technology to build a platform for greater data security.
  • Served as legal advisor to Delaware Blockchain Initiative, public-private legal reform initiative enabling Delaware corporations to register shares on blockchain system.
  • Advised Cryptokitties (and its creator Dapper Lab) one of the world’s first blockchain games for recreational and leisurely use, on international trademark prosecution and enforcement.
  • Provided comprehensive industry intelligence, technology analysis, and IP risk assessment for financial institution considering deploying blockchain or DLT.
  • Counseled clients on the monetization of inventions associated with blockchain technologies.
  • Advised cryptocurrency and blockchain startups on securities law issues related to token pre-sales, token investment contracts, token offerings, security token off
  • Advised leading blockchain solution provider in drafting “first in kind” template custodial agreements and network rules to use with financial institutions participating in the company’s blockchain solution.
  • Represented HYPR, a developer of biometric security blockchain-based software in its seed financing led by RTP Ventures and its Series A financing led by RRE Ventures.

 

  • Represented Blockchain Token Association, a trade association involved in establishing best practices and regulatory advocacy.
  • Represented Blockchain Capital in portfolio investments in blockchain startups.
  • Represented multiple venture capital funds and investment groups including Keiretsu Capital, Blockchain Capital, S2G Ventures and The Husseini Group.

Practice Highlights

  • Named by The Financial Times as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Law Firms in North America for our blockchain industry work.
  • In 2018, responsible for more than 10% of all blockchain patents.