Outside Publication
Negotiating AI Provisions in Commercial and Technology Contracts: Where the Market Is Heading, The Licensing Journal
May 01, 2026Partner Doneld Shelkey authored an article for The Licensing Journal examining how the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the negotiation of commercial and technology contracts.
The article explains that traditional software-as-a-service (SaaS) frameworks are under strain as AI becomes more autonomous and embedded in core business functions, prompting customers to seek service-based terms, performance commitments, and clearer accountability. Doneld highlights key negotiating considerations, including defining AI-driven services, establishing performance standards, addressing intellectual property and data rights, allocating regulatory compliance responsibilities, and planning for transition and termination.