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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills. Startups also must pay an inexpensive service fee for incorporating in Delaware. In semiconductors and other areas where hard IP really matters, investors highly value patents. If high U.S.

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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? I know he’s smart but you wouldn’t hire a Javascript developer to do your database design – would you? Here’s a hack for you.

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

Gust

I urge all entrepreneurs to consult and develop a good working relationship with a qualified startup lawyer. Pick a name for the new legal entity (e.g., and search for its availability as a corporate name, domain name and trademark (all separate inquiries). Newco, Inc.”) Appoint Newco’s initial Board of Directors.