The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

There will be plenty of it early and often during your entrepreneurial journey, but rather than look at it as a headache you should consider the many ways in which it will help protect you, your family, and the company as a whole. Personal asset liability protection is not ironclad. Be able to prove due diligence whenever you can.

Software Review 114

Software Review Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company IP 114

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For example, an attorney can assist with issues concerning corporate formation (such as the pros and cons of corporations, limited liability companies and other structures) that may impact liability. A CPA provides input on tax structure and metrics, and assists with due diligence related to your industry.

Partner 208

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 208

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2015

One of the first actions you will take with your startup is to organize your company a separate legal entity to protect yourself from personal liability for the company’s debts. In the tech startup context, you’ll typically choose between a Corporation and a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

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LLC Technical Review Software Review Limited Liability Company 100

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

When fundraising, preparing for due diligence upon exit or acquisition, or hiring employees and contractors, it is critical to have both a complete IP inventory and a strategy to monetize and protect your IP. Simply put, properly identified and protected IP increases the financial value of your company.

Intellectual Property 109

Intellectual Property IP Technical Review Software Review 109

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2020

Conduct due diligence to ensure the name of the business isn’t in defilement of any kind of trademark or other intellectual property rights. The options are a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) and corporations (S, C and professional corporations).

Los Angeles 147

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company Due Diligence 147

Gust

MAY 21, 2014

Here are some thoughts that immediately come to mind: 1) The only types of US companies that have “Operating Agreements” are Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and this structure is very difficult to use for (a) raising money, (b) issuing options, and (c) governance once things begin to get complicated.

Limited Liability Company 150

Limited Liability Company Term Sheet NDA Due Diligence 150