Alfred C. Tam

Alfred C. Tam

Intellectual Property Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Chicago, Illinois
10+ years experience
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
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225 W. Randolph St., Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60606-1976
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Bio

Alfred counsels clients on intellectual property and technology-related transactions. His experience includes structuring, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and similar cloud services agreements and hosting arrangements; patent, trademark, software and other technology licensing agreements; intellectual property transfer agreements; outsourcing and professional services agreements; content and data licensing agreements; joint venture, strategic alliance and similar collaboration agreements; software development, reseller and marketing services agreements; and software escrow agreements. Alfred also regularly counsels clients in structuring and drafting website and mobile application terms of service, consumer-facing privacy policies and end user license agreements.In addition, Alfred advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity issues that arise within SaaS, cloud services and similar other technology-related agreements. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Alfred has also counseled clients on compliance with the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and other data protection laws and regulations, from drafting and negotiating data processing agreements to navigating complex and wide-ranging data compliance issues.Alfred also has experience advising on the intellectual property and technology aspects of various corporate transactions, particularly those involving mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and bankruptcy. His background in biological sciences and genetics and prior experience at a financial trading firm have helped him in assisting various technology-related businesses in many different industries, including pharmaceuticals, health care, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, private equity and others.Alfred has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in “Intellectual Property Law" since 2024. In addition, Alfred advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity issues that arise within SaaS, cloud services and similar other technology-related agreements. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Alfred has also counseled clients on compliance with the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and other data protection laws and regulations, from drafting and negotiating data processing agreements to navigating complex and wide-ranging data compliance issues. Alfred also has experience advising on the intellectual property and technology aspects of various corporate transactions, particularly those involving mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and bankruptcy. His background in biological sciences and genetics and prior experience at a financial trading firm have helped him in assisting various technology-related businesses in many different industries, including pharmaceuticals, health care, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, private equity and others. Alfred has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in “Intellectual Property Law" since 2024.

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Intellectual Property Law
  • Recognized: Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Recognized: Technology Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

Education

  • Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 2015
  • Northwestern University, B.A., Biological Sciences (Concentration in Genetics and Molecular Biology), graduated 2007

Reviews

B

Benjamin Hernandez

3 weeks ago

Exceptional IP and Tech Counsel

Alfred Tam’s expertise in intellectual property and technology law was invaluable for our complex licensing agreement. His deep understanding of both legal and scientific principals allowed him to navigate our case with precision. Recognized for his work in privacy and data security, Alfred delivered exceptional service and achieved a favorable outcome. Highly professional, responsive, and strategic—we couldn’t have found a better legal partner. A true asset to any client navigating tech-related transactions.

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