Semiconductor

Innovation, Supply Chain Complexity, and Global Regulatory Pressure

The semiconductor ecosystem spans every stage of production—from materials and equipment suppliers to design houses, foundries, and downstream integrators. Technological advances have fueled exponential growth, but they have also introduced new legal and operational challenges, including intellectual property protection, supply chain security, and compliance with export control and national security regulations.

SJKP LLP helps clients navigate this intricate environment. We advise on cross-border transactions, IP licensing, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance under laws such as the CHIPS and Science Act, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Our global reach, with offices in key semiconductor hubs including Silicon Valley, New York, London, Tokyo, and Shanghai, enables us to support clients wherever innovation occurs.

Supporting Growth from Startup to Global Scale

Semiconductor innovation often begins with entrepreneurial vision. SJKP LLP represents founders, venture capital firms, and established corporations in the full spectrum of transactions—from seed funding and Series A rounds to IPOs, joint ventures, and large-scale acquisitions.

We are recognized as counsel of choice for technology companies in public offerings and private placements, with attorneys who have guided some of the industry’s most significant listings. Our deep experience enables us to anticipate investor concerns, address regulatory requirements, and negotiate favorable terms that align with both business and compliance goals.

Safeguarding Innovation Across the Semiconductor Lifecycle

Semiconductors are built on intellectual property. From chip architecture and fabrication processes to EDA software and materials engineering, innovation is the foundation of competitive advantage. SJKP LLP’s IP team protects this value through patent prosecution, licensing, trade secret management, and enforcement litigation worldwide.

We advise clients on complex licensing arrangements, joint development agreements, and technology transfers—helping them capture revenue while minimizing the risk of IP leakage or misappropriation. Our lawyers also represent clients in high-stakes patent disputes before U.S. federal courts, the ITC, and international tribunals.

Navigating National Security, Export Controls, and Industry Policy

The semiconductor sector sits at the intersection of technology and geopolitics. Governments increasingly view semiconductor capacity as essential to national security, prompting complex export restrictions, investment reviews, and incentive programs. SJKP LLP advises clients on how to remain competitive while maintaining full compliance with U.S. and international law.

Our attorneys assist clients with compliance under EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and foreign direct investment screening mechanisms in the U.S., EU, and Asia. We also guide companies seeking benefits under the CHIPS Act, advising on grant eligibility, supply chain transparency, and government contracting requirements.

Protecting Semiconductor Companies in High-Stakes Disputes

Given the industry’s complexity, disputes often arise over IP, supply contracts, trade restrictions, and joint development rights. SJKP LLP’s litigators have decades of experience representing semiconductor companies in federal and state courts, international arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.

We manage litigation efficiently and strategically—aligning case strategy with business priorities, investor relations, and market positioning. Whether defending against trade secret claims or pursuing enforcement of licensing rights, our approach is grounded in deep industry knowledge and disciplined advocacy.

Global Reach. Technical Mastery. Strategic Vision.

The semiconductor industry moves at the speed of innovation, and so do we. SJKP LLP brings together decades of legal experience, deep technical literacy, and a global network to support semiconductor clients across the full business lifecycle.

We serve chip designers, foundries, materials suppliers, investors, and equipment manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Whether guiding an early-stage company toward its first funding round or advising a multinational on cross-border regulatory risk, we deliver actionable, commercially grounded advice.

At SJKP LLP, our mission is to help clients power the technologies that power the world—by protecting innovation, enabling growth, and ensuring compliance in every market.