Christian John Martinez

Technology counsel experienced in high-growth companies, including cloud-based, artificial intelligence and machine learning services for big data, advising corporate executives, sales teams, engineers, corporate security, and key stakeholders on a wide variety of legal matters in support of software and hardware products and services.

Serve as GC and interim senior house counsel to leading technology companies in complex licensing in support of AI, cybersecurity products, DNS/ Internet Protocol management, and a variety of other B2B and B2C cloud-based platforms. Expertise in negotiating complex transactions involving large technology stacks, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, leading SOC-2, privacy, Open Source Software, and IP compliance initiatives to move deals forward while managing risk portfolio.

Expertise includes:

-Intellectual Property Law
-Negotiations
-Privacy law (U.S. and EU)
-Global sales support
-Software Agreements (SaaS and downloadable)
-Inbound & Outbound IP, Technology & data licenses
-Product support for all types of hardware and software
-Commercial agreements
-Open source licensing
-IT Transactions & Outsourcing
-M&A & Litigation Management
-International Tax Strategy
-Legal Operations
-Managing in-house and outside counsel
-Strong Organization & Communication Skills
-Collaboration with Cross-functional teams