Dev Legal counsels clients on matters at the intersection of law and technology, including intellectual property, open source software licensing and compliance, technology transactions, product counseling, data privacy and information security, and legal and regulatory compliance.
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Read MoreDuring his 18-year career as an attorney and technology entrepreneur, Sabir has advised clients ranging from pre-seed startups to Fortune 50 companies on a variety of issues within the intersection of law and technology. He is a former associate at the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, a former corporate counsel at Amazon, and a former senior counsel at Roku. He also founded and managed an IT managed services provider that served professional services firms in California, Oregon, and Texas.
Sabir is also co-founder of Chinstrap Community, a free resource center on commercial open source software (COSS) for entrepreneurs, investors, developers, attorneys, and others interested in open source software entrepreneurship.
Sabir received his BSE in Computer Science from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He received his JD from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was an article editor of the Michigan Telecommunications & Technology Law Review.
Sabir is licensed to practice in California and before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He is formerly a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).
We aim to advise clients in a manner that minimizes noncompliance risks without compromising operational efficiency or business interests. The areas in which we assist clients, either alone or in collaboration with affiliates, include:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating software licenses, SaaS agreements, and other technology contracts.
License compliance, contribution policies, and open source business strategy.
Subscription agreements, terms of service, and service level agreements for cloud-based services.
Trademark, copyright, and patent strategy for technology companies.
Legal review of product features, marketing materials, and compliance with regulations.
Creating and updating legal documents for websites and applications.
Reviewing obligations and ensuring compliance with complex agreements.
Data governance, retention policies, and information security procedures.
Identifying legal risks and developing strategies to minimize exposure.