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5.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Lattice Semiconductor on $1.65 Billion Acquisition of AMI
On May 4, 2026, Lattice Semiconductor announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with THL Partners to acquire AMI, a leader in platform firmware and infrastructure manageability for cloud and AI. The planned acquisition advances Lattice Semiconductor’s strategy to expand its position in server, AI, and cloud applications spanning hardware, security, manageability, and control. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Lattice Semiconductor on the transaction.
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2.06.26
The Blake Brief: AI and Earth Observation: A New Lens on Our Planet
SatMagazine’s latest Blake Brief article, “AI and Earth Observation: A New Lens on Our Planet,” examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Earth Observation (EO)—the gathering and analysis of data about the Earth’s physical, chemical, and biological systems—by enhancing data processing capabilities, improving analysis accuracy, and enabling real-time insights.
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12.15.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Quantum Computing on $110 Million Acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor
On December 15, 2025, Quantum Computing (QCi), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Luminar Semiconductor (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million, subject to customary adjustments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising QCi on the transaction
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9.08.25
Artificial Intelligence: A New Frontier in Space Exploration
The American Bar Association has published "Artificial Intelligence: A New Frontier in Space Exploration," authored by Wilson Sonsini attorneys Stefan Geirhofer, Christopher Murray, Scott McKinney, and Curt Blake. The article, which appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ABA’s The SciTech Lawyer, explores the intersection of AI and NewSpace, focusing particularly on best practices for commercial contracting and protecting intellectual property (IP) rights. It also covers various use cases for AI in the NewSpace industry and how international treaties provide guiding principles on space use.
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7.25.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Revival on Strategic Partnership with Olympus
On July 25, 2025, Revival Healthcare Capital (Revival), an investment firm focused on transformative external innovation partnerships in MedTech, announced a strategic partnership with Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global healthcare leader committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling through advanced medical technologies and solutions. The partnership is aimed at harnessing external innovation to accelerate development and market entry for an endoluminal robotics platform initially targeting gastrointestinal (GI) treatments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Revival on the transaction and on fund matters related to the transaction.
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7.24.25
Stefan Geirhofer Appointed to ABA Intellectual Property Law Leadership
On June 26, 2025, Wilson Sonsini associate Stefan Geirhofer was appointed to serve as Chair of the IP Transactions and Licensing Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Intellectual Property Law (IPL Section).
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7.10.25
Wilson Sonsini Represents Tenstorrent in Acquisition of Blue Cheetah
On July 1, 2025, Tenstorrent, a next-generation computing company building computers for AI, announced that it had acquired Blue Cheetah Analog Design, a startup specializing in highly customized analog mixed-signal IP. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Tenstorrent on the transaction.
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3.21.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Ampere Computing on $6.5 Billion Acquisition by SoftBank Group
On March 19, 2025, SoftBank Group Corp. announced that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a leading independent silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Ampere will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group and retain its name. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Ampere on the transaction.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018 with an initial focus on cloud-native computing, Ampere has since expanded into sustainable AI compute. The company has multiple products for a spectrum of cloud workloads from the edge to the cloud data center.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Ampere on the transaction included:
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018 with an initial focus on cloud-native computing, Ampere has since expanded into sustainable AI compute. The company has multiple products for a spectrum of cloud workloads from the edge to the cloud data center.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Ampere on the transaction included:
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2.03.25
The Blake Brief: AI & New Space: The Next Frontier?
SatMagazine’s latest Blake Brief article, titled, “AI & New Space: The Next Frontier?” and authored by Stefan Geirhofer, Scott McKinney, and Curt Blake, explores the intersection of NewSpace and AI technologies and its unique legal challenges due to international laws governing space activities. NewSpace companies must leverage federal regulations to limit liability and comply with mandatory insurance coverage to navigate this complex regulatory environment.
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12.05.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Anthropic in Connection with Collaboration with Amazon
On November 22, 2024, Anthropic announced an expansion of their previously announced collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), deepening their partnership to develop and deploy advanced AI systems. This expanded partnership includes a new $4 billion investment from Amazon and establishes AWS as their primary cloud and training partner. This will bring Amazon's total investment in Anthropic to $8 billion, while maintaining their position as a minority investor. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Anthropic in the commercial aspects of the transaction.
Together with AWS, Anthropic is laying the technological foundation—from silicon to software—that will power the next generation of AI research and development. By combining Anthropic’s expertise in frontier AI systems with AWS’s world-class infrastructure, the partnership is building a secure, enterprise-ready platform that gives organizations of all sizes access to the forefront of AI technology.
The Wilson Sonsini team was led by technology transactions attorneys Scott McKinney, Barath Chari, Shivang Patel, Stefan Geirhofer, and Brittany Von Rueden.
For more information, please see Anthropic’s press release.
Together with AWS, Anthropic is laying the technological foundation—from silicon to software—that will power the next generation of AI research and development. By combining Anthropic’s expertise in frontier AI systems with AWS’s world-class infrastructure, the partnership is building a secure, enterprise-ready platform that gives organizations of all sizes access to the forefront of AI technology.
The Wilson Sonsini team was led by technology transactions attorneys Scott McKinney, Barath Chari, Shivang Patel, Stefan Geirhofer, and Brittany Von Rueden.
For more information, please see Anthropic’s press release.
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11.29.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises IVIVA on Acquisition by United Therapeutics
In October 2023, United Therapeutics acquired all of the outstanding equity of IVIVA Medical, Inc., a spin-out from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute addressing the chronic shortage of organs available for transplant. IVIVA is developing the IVIVA Kidney, a printed matrix cellularized with a patient’s own cells, which aids in the filtration and reabsorption functions of the native kidney.
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9.27.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Anthropic in Connection with Amazon Partnership
On September 25, 2023, Amazon announced it is investing up to $4 billion into the AI start-up Anthropic. As part of the deal, AWS will become the “primary” cloud provider for Anthropic, with the AI company using Amazon’s cloud platform to do “the majority” of its AI model development and research into AI safety, the companies said. That will include using Amazon’s suite of in-house AI chips and collaborating on the development of future AI chips.