Joseph Schenck

650-335-7220
jschenck@fenwick.com
Partner
Intellectual Property

Joseph
Schenck

Joseph
Schenck

Joseph
Schenck

Partner
Intellectual Property

Joseph represents technology companies in commercial transactions involving intellectual property. He has extensive experience with IP transactions, including acquisitions, mergers and secured financings in the areas of software, SaaS, mobile platform products and other information technology assets.

Joseph is a top advisor in the games and interactive entertainment industries. He regularly counsels clients on commercial transactions involving games and eSports, including mergers and acquisitions, stock purchases and complex licensing transactions, including game publishing and developer agreements.

Prior to joining Fenwick, Joseph was an associate in the IP and litigation practice groups of a leading international law firm. He also was a programmer analyst for the U.S. Air Force, receiving an Achievement Medal from NATO for the creation of software to automate flight planning operations.

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  • Glu Mobile in its $2.4B acquisition by Electronic Arts
  • Gearbox Software in its $1.3B merger with Embracer Group AB
  • Applovin in multiple transactions, including its acquisition of Adjust, its acquisition of Machine Zone, and its strategic investment in Redemption Games
  • Sterling.VC (now Andbox) on its franchise and licensing transactions with Activision Blizzard to join the Overwatch and Call of Duty eSports leagues
  • Advised Riot and Nexon on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of complex licensing and other commercial transactions

  • Glu Mobile in its $2.4B acquisition by Electronic Arts
  • Gearbox Software in its $1.3B merger with Embracer Group AB
  • Applovin in multiple transactions, including its acquisition of Adjust, its acquisition of Machine Zone, and its strategic investment in Redemption Games
  • Sterling.VC (now Andbox) on its franchise and licensing transactions with Activision Blizzard to join the Overwatch and Call of Duty eSports leagues
  • Advised Riot and Nexon on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of complex licensing and other commercial transactions

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Recognition
Chambers USA

2024

Recognized Joseph for Technology - California

The Legal 500

2024

Recognized for Technology Transactions and as a Next Generation Partner for Patents: Licensing

Recognition
Chambers USA

2024

Recognized Joseph for Technology - California

The Legal 500

2024

Recognized for Technology Transactions and as a Next Generation Partner for Patents: Licensing