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David Hopkins

Special Counsel
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David Hopkins focuses his practice on strategic patent counseling, patent prosecution and patent portfolio development with respect to high-technology computer and electrical companies. In addition to helping large companies strategically position and maximize the value of their mature patent portfolios, Dave has significant experience counseling early stage companies on how best to maximize their resources to develop a sound patent strategy while making strategic business-conscious patent decisions. 

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Veritone Acquires Broadbean

Veritone Acquires Broadbean

June 5, 2023

Cooley is advising Veritone, an artificial intelligence company, on its acquisition of Broadbean for $52 million.

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IAA’s Acquisition by Ritchie Bros. Closes Following Shareholder Approval

IAA’s Acquisition by Ritchie Bros. Closes Following Shareholder Approval

March 23, 2023

Cooley advised IAA, Inc. (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on its cross-border stock and cash acquisition by Ritchie Bros., which closed on Monday, March 20.

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IAA’s Amended Merger Agreement With Ritchie Bros., Cooperation Agreement With Ancora

IAA’s Amended Merger Agreement With Ritchie Bros., Cooperation Agreement With Ancora

January 26, 2023

Cooley advised Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on an amendment to its previously announced merger agreement with Ritchie Bros., which provides for the stock and cash acquisition of IAA by Ritchie Bros.

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Ritchie Bros. to Acquire IAA in $7.3 Billion Cross-Border Stock and Cash Transaction

Ritchie Bros. to Acquire IAA in $7.3 Billion Cross-Border Stock and Cash Transaction

November 8, 2022

Cooley advised Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on its definitive merger agreement, under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire IAA in a cross-border stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion.

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Cybersecurity Startup Snyk Acquires Cloud Security and Compliance Company Fugue

Cybersecurity Startup Snyk Acquires Cloud Security and Compliance Company Fugue

February 18, 2022

Cooley advised Snyk, a leader in developer security, on its acquisition of Fugue, a cloud security and compliance company. Partners Ian Nussbaum and Ben Shribman led the Cooley team advising Snyk.

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