Adam Ruttenberg
About Adam
Adam Ruttenberg focuses on technology transactions, including counseling, structuring and negotiating such deals in industries such as Artificial Intelligence (including Generative AI), cloud computing, big data, patent licensing, software, hardware, internet, new media and edtech. He has broad experience representing emerging companies and large corporate clients in technology and intellectual property matters.
Passions
Helping grow companies and bring new and innovative products to the market
I am a deal guy. I work with companies to help them leverage their intellectual property and technology in a commercial context.
Admissions and credentials
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Rankings and accolades
The Legal 500 US: Hall of Fame for Technology Transactions (2023)
The Legal 500 US: Hall of Fame for Telecoms and Broadcast: Transactional (2023)
The Best Lawyers in America (2006-2019)
Legal 500: Technology Transactions (2008-2020); Hall of Fame – Technology Transactions and Telecoms and Broadcast (2021)
Legal 500: Hall of Fame, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Technology Transactions (2020 – 2021)
Washington Business Journal: Technology Transactions – DC area
IAM Licensing 250
IAM Patent 1000
Adam is the best attorney I've ever worked with when it comes to IP and contracts law. With his deep subject matter expertise, quick mind and ability to navigate thru complex negotiations, he is not only the best but turns out to be the best value of any attorney in town.
Todd Bramblett, President, Nehemiah Security LLC
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