Andrew H. Grant
- Firmwide Chair, Technology Transactions & Privacy Practice
As a trusted advisor to some of the world's most recognized brands, Andrew takes the first call on matters vital to the strategic success of his clients.
Andrew Grant provides strategic advice to his clients on complex commercial transactions, product innovation and market development, and other strategic operational matters. Andrew regularly partners with clients in the technology industry, specifically augmented, virtual and experiential reality, interactive media, artificial intelligence and machine learning, industrial IoT, digital twinning, quantum computing, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. He also works extensively with clients in the manufacturing and retail industries, including outdoor and luxury brands and retailers, consumer packaged goods companies and equipment manufacturers.
Andrew advises clients on various complex transactional matters, including patent and other technology licenses and complex transactions such as joint ventures, foreign and domestic manufacturing agreements, and product or technology development agreements. Andrew also counsels clients on strategic matters, including platform implementation, technology and intellectual property protection, product design, launch and distribution, open-source software and e-commerce strategy.
Andrew represents many of the world's leading brands, including Meta, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., Epic Games, Google, Procore, 1QB Information Technology, Arc'teryx, Nike, Funko, Superfeet, Nestle, REI, Costco, Neiman Marcus Group, and Nordstrom.
In the community, Andrew currently serves on the board of directors of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
- Gonzaga University, B.B.A., Finance and International Business, 2005
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Summer Associate, 2008
- Insightful Corporation, Seattle, WA, Legal Intern, 2007-2008
- Symetra Financial, Bellevue, WA, Customer Service Representative, 2005-2006
- ACT Wastewater Treatment Systems LLC, Spokane, WA, Marketing Consultant, 2004
Professional Recognition
Listed in Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers,” 2024
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Mining Law; Natural Resources Law, 2018-2024; Technology Law, 2023-2024
Named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, 2018-2019
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy, Outdoor Industry Association, Class 3, 2018
Community Involvement
- Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, Judge, 2018
- The Moyer Foundation, Board of Trustees, Program Committee Chair, 2018; Member, 2017-present
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Professional Experience
Product Counsel – Outdoor Retailers and Technology
Superfeet Sale to Westward Partners
Represented Superfeet Worldwide in its sale to Westward Partners.
E-Commerce and Back-End Sales Management Set-Up
Assisted Outdoor Voices in negotiating agreements to reconfigure its front-end e-commerce solution and back-end point of sale and inventory management systems.
Product Launch and Commercialization for Cloud Enablement Provider
Assisted with the preparation and negotiation of various agreements related to providing cloud enablement services, including customer agreements, onboarding agreements, reseller and OEM agreements, service terms, privacy policy and acceptable use policy. Also coordinated and assisted with launch of new product and user interface.
Outbound Licensing for Software and Content Companies
Assisted various software and content companies with the outbound licensing and distribution of software and digital content.
Online Recurring Payments and Subscriptions
Provide assistance to online service providers regarding subscription services and online recurring payment authorizations and disclosures under state and federal continuous offer, auto renewal and recurring payment laws and regulations and payment association rules.
Interactive Entertainment
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Provide advice and assistance to Virtual Reality (VR) platform providers regarding content development, acquisition and distribution, creation and launch of content marketplaces, privacy and data security, health and safety issues, consumer-facing agreements, research and development agreements, strategic partnerships, certification, regulatory compliance and various licensing arrangement.
Game Publishing Agreements
Represented numerous game publishers in connection with game development and publishing agreements.
Regulatory Counseling on Virtual Currency
Counseled various interactive entertainment companies regarding laws related to virtual currency, including state “money transmitter” laws, federal anti-money laundering and “money service Business” laws, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E, escheat (unclaimed property), coupon, gift certificate and federal and state privacy and security laws, among others.
Game Design and Development Agreements
Represented numerous developers in connection with online, PC, mobile and VR game development agreements.
Microsoft Acquisition of Twisted Pixel’s Assets
Represented Microsoft Corporation in its acquisition of the assets of Twisted Pixel Games, LLC.
Sale of Pixelberry Studios
Represented game company Pixelberry Studios in its sale to Nexon.
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
Prepaid, Gift Card and Loyalty Programs
Assisted various companies with the structuring of open-loop and closed loop gift card programs and loyalty programs, including prepaid products and physical and electronic "Points" programs for interactive entertainment and other companies.
Gambling Advice and Counseling
Provide advice and counseling to social media and advertising platform providers regarding advertising Daily Fantasy Sports, (DFS) and games of skill.
Coupons, Gift Certificates, Gift Cards and Unclaimed Property
Assisted clients with compliance with coupon, gift certificate, gift card and unclaimed property laws and regulations for various promotional offers.
Continuous Offer and Automatic Renewal Services
Provide advice and counseling to numerous clients involved in continuous offer, auto renewal and recurring payment services.
Advertising and Promotion Issues
Represented and counseled various clients regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices, direct marketing and other advertising and marketing issues related to promotions.
Contests and Sweepstakes
Represented numerous clients regarding the structure, organization and execution of various promotions (for example, sweepstakes and games of skill).
Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT - Industrial
Represented Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company end-to-end in its global launch of an innovative IoT offering and online data and equipment management offering; provided launch strategy advice, drafting consumer facing agreements, providing disclosure advice, coordinating privacy, security and product liability review and advice, and coordinated with foreign counsel to ensure a consistent, global approach.
IoT - Outdoor
Presented a webinar for the Outdoor Industry Association regarding issues to manage when launching outdoor IoT products