Tech Startups
Intellectual property law is the stock-in-trade of technology innovation in mobile applications, websites, web-based social networks, and other verticals of the digital ecosystem. Intellectual property protection may be central to competitive protection and monetization of the venture.
Some legal issues presented in technology services include:
Branding and Trademark Protection
Copyright Clearance and Software Licensing
Intellectual Property and Competitive Barrier Strategy
Company Formation and Co-Founder Agreements
Website Terms of Service and Privacy Policies
Favorable Confidentiality Agreements
Venture Capital and Angel Investment Agreements
Contracts with Suppliers and Service Providers
Competitive Advantage, Marketing and Monetization Strategy
Company Formation for Startups
Consultation on best company structure options, such as sole proprietorship, joint stock company, or limited liability company, providing strategies and due diligence. Startup entity formation may include forming a joint stock company or limited liability company and protection agreements to the founders and investors, drafting subscription agreements, shareholders agreements, term sheets, disclosure letters, NDAs, and more.
Trademark Search, Clearance, and Registration
Trademark consultation and registration services for startups and entrepreneurs may include a trademark search and clearance report, consultation on the startup’s specific trademark, slogan, company name, and logo design protection strategy, and preparation and filing with the regulator.
Intellectual Property Protection
We provide comprehensive consultation and review of startup business models under copyright laws, trademark laws, trade secret laws, patent laws, contracts, and other legal and business options.
Contract Consultation, Negotiation, and Drafting for Startups
We also provide custom Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA, Confidentiality Agreement) to help protect clients’ intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, designs, logos, ideas, and other vital proprietary assets, during “discussion periods” with potential investors and advise founders and entrepreneurs on discussions of their ideas with outside parties without unnecessarily disclosing confidential information.
Popular agreements:
Term Sheets
Founders Agreements
Share Subscription Agreements
Shareholders Agreements
Disclosure Agreements
Seed round funding Agreements
E-commerce Agreements
Customized Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement
There are many “free” non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements online. Do not rely on these forms to protect confidential information. After a confidential discussion with our startup clients, we may draft a customized confidentiality agreement and consult CEOs and founders on how to discuss the business with investors and other third parties on a need-to-know basis and protect sensitive business information.
The Best Law Firm for Startups
We share our entrepreneur clients’ passion for innovation and take pride in advising on delivering sophisticated legal advice to help them navigate the various stages of product development and launch process.