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Why Entrepreneurs Must Learn to Love Paperwork  

The Startup Magazine

You must abide by your operating agreement. For startups established as an LLC, the operating agreement is the original blueprint that specifies how the company will be run and which members (partners) hold which responsibilities, among other concerns such as profit-sharing. Protect your intellectual property.

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The Next Entrepreneurs And Startups

YoungUpstarts

Of course, we can expect digital engagement and big data to play a part in the operations and strategy of any business in the 21st century, but that’s not the same as saying the only opportunities are in tech. Reaching out to experts and soliciting advice to protect your valuable IP will help you maximize your assets effectively.

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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Founded it as a California LLC but your potential VC wants a Delaware C-Corp? For company registration, angel deals, Series A & B funding, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP), IP filings and even litigation it doesn’t need to be that way.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer & Strategic Creative at USA GROUP, INC., Richard Neff, Head IP & Tech Group of Greenberg Glusker Richard Neff is a partner at the law firm of Greenberg Glusker in Los Angeles and Chair of the Firm's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group.

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What Can a Startup Lawyer Help With?

The Startup Magazine

If your startup business has more than one founder, a Partnership Agreement, which is an operating agreement, is essential. Startup lawyers specializing in intellectual property (IP) can help you file relevant patent applications. Partnership Agreements. to resolve future conflicts. amongst others.

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How To Use Immersion To Create Amazing Experiences

Duct Tape Marketing

Using Air is the leading platform for marketing teams to manage and automate their creative operations. If I, if you've used my service before or have your IP address, I could say, Hey, welcome Paul from I'm in Loma Linda Paul from Loma Linda, California. Learn more at Air.inc/ducttape. That's air.inc/ducttape. (11:15):

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Do It Right The First Time, Part II: Visit the Doctor or House Call?

Gust

Form a legal entity to operate the business (we’ll use a Delaware corporation as an example for Newco). The next category is more promising for those who aspire to the corporate legal equivalent of the Homebrew Computer Club : Common Operating Documents. Appoint Newco’s initial Board of Directors. Offer letters for employees.