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Startup - Intellectual Property
September 12, 2016

Content, Cost, User Experience Key to Future of AR and VR, New Survey Finds

 Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have taken major steps forward this year with the groundbreaking launch of Pokémon GO in July 2016 and the release of several VR headsets. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
April 13, 2016

Angel Investors – Understanding Your Target

 Most entrepreneurs will need to raise a small round of capital very early in their company's life cycle to get the company off the ground. View blog post
Startup - Employees
March 22, 2016

Primer on California Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreements

 For entrepreneurs operating in innovation-driven marketplaces, protection of intellectual property is of foremost concern. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
February 17, 2016

Perfecting the Pitch – Solve Big Problems with Unique Solutions

 When developing your investor pitch materials, it is important to approach the process as a competition for the investor's attention. View blog post
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February 4, 2016

Startup Operations – Identifying & Navigating Legal Risks

 Many entrepreneurs have a good understanding of statutory limitations and regulatory constraints on the operations of the businesses they are starting. View blog post
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January 5, 2016

Maintain the Limited Liability Shield

 Entrepreneurs should form a business entity as soon as they embark on a new startup venture. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
November 3, 2015

Term Sheets – Potential Traps for the Unwary

 During its life cycle, a typical company enters into several key transactions. View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
October 8, 2015

Board Advice: Adding Advisors Versus Adding Directors

 Our company clients often come to us at an early stage in their growth process with some variation of the following question: "We were introduced to an amazing resource who can help our team grow the business in a material way.  View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
September 29, 2015

I Got You Covered: Part III – Risk Management Tips for Additional Insureds

 In this final installment of "I Got You Covered," we provide a number of risk management tips with a focus on additional insured status.  View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
September 22, 2015

I Got You Covered: Part II – Benefits and Downsides of Additional Insured Status

 In this installment of "I Got You Covered," we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of additional insured status. View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
September 15, 2015

I GOT YOU COVERED: Part I — Obtaining Insurance as an Additional Insured

 "I got you, Babe."  It's not just the title of a 1965 Sonny and Cher hit—it also aptly describes the relationship between a named insured and its additional insured. View blog post
road through mountains
September 9, 2015

Live by Series A Representations from the Time of Formation

 "All outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock . . . are subject to (i) a right of first refusal in favor of the Company upon any proposed transfer . . .; and (ii) a lock-up or market standoff agreement . . . ." View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
August 12, 2015

Four Tips for Companies Considering Venture Debt Financing

 Many of the benefits of raising a Series A round are obvious—improved team morale, validation from outside investors and, of course, cash. View blog post
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August 5, 2015

How to Save Time and Money When Working With Lawyers

 New founders often approach service providers generally, and lawyers in particular, with a degree of caution. View blog post
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July 28, 2015

How To Treat Founder Expenses Prior to Initial Fundraising?

 So you've been hammering away, putting your life savings into your new startup (plus maxing out your credit cards) and now you have investors willing to put money into your company. View blog post
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