Whether or not it is wise to invest time and money to apply for a patent, trademark or copyright on your startup’s core intellectual property (IP) assets depends on the nature of the IP itself, your industry and its competitive dynamics, and the contribution the IP is expected to make toward your startup’s ultimate success. […]
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5 Startup Legal Shortcuts That Can Be Expensive
Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. I’m not suggesting that every startup needs a lawyer, but you should definitely pay attention, and not be afraid to consult legal counsel if any of these raise qualms for […]
A Short-Form Guide to Contracts for Tech Startups and Software Developers
Think contracts and code live in separate universes? Think again. They’re more similar than you think. In fact, drafting a contract is a lot like writing code. Here’s why: 1. Each and every word, sentence and paragraph is operative and has a purpose. One reason why both contracts and code seem unintelligible to non-experts is […]
The Defense Never Rests – wireLawyer is Disrupting How Lawyers Work
wireLawyer has launched in the Alley, and what better place to unveil a disruptive new platform for the legal profession than New York City? Today we hear from Matthew Tollin, Esq, the company’s CEO and Co-Founder, who is Harvard Law School-educated, New York-trained and part of the current class of DreamIt Accelerator entrepreneurs. Tell […]