YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. If high U.S. However, the U.S.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

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.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

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.

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139