You’ve worked hard to create something valuable. Let’s make sure you actually own it. From trademarks to NDAs and contracts, here’s how to protect what’s yours.
Imagine spending months or years making your idea into something tangible only for someone to come along, take the idea (and perhaps physical invention too), and commercialise it without allowing you to benefit. IP helps avoid this by keeping your work yours. Whether it’s your logo, your app, your
Your website’s Terms of Use (TOU) and Privacy Policy are more than legal fine print. They’re the foundation of your online business. These documents define how you interact with customers, protect your company from lawsuits, and ensure compliance with privacy laws. Yet many founders still copy these agreements
When your employees invent something valuable, who owns it — the inventor or your company? This question becomes critical the moment your startup raises funding, negotiates an acquisition, or files for patent protection. Investors and acquirers will always ask the same thing: “Does the company actually own its IP?” If the
Many founders put off trademark protection until it’s too late. I've encountered several cases throughout my practice. A client asks me to help trademark their brand. After a thorough search, I discover that someone else has beaten them to the bunch. "But we've already
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) set the global standard for how companies collect, store, and use personal information. While the regulation was set by the Europeans, its reach extends far beyond. Even if your startup is based in the United States, you may be required to comply with the