Sarah Li

Expert IP guidance for our software startup

As a tech startup based in Tucson, we needed an attorney with deep intellectual property knowledge to protect our core software platform. While our primary operations are here, we were connected with Sarah Li at Gowling WLG for her specific expertise. Her recognition in IP law by Best Lawyers was a significant factor in our choice. Sarah provided exceptional counsel on a complex trademark and copyright strategy that spanned our U.S. and potential Canadian market entries. She demonstrated a nuanced understanding of software patentability issues and drafted licensing agreements that were both robust and pragmatic for our growth stage. Her advice was consistently clear, cutting through legal jargon to give us actionable business guidance. The one aspect we noted was that, given her high-profile recognition and likely demanding caseload, there were occasional delays in email responses during non-urgent phases of our work. However, for all critical deadlines and meetings, she was always punctual and thoroughly prepared. Overall, Sarah’s strategic insight was invaluable in securing our intellectual assets, giving us tremendous confidence as we scale.