Founders are often surprised to see how complex it is to enable their employees to obtain stock options. The first step is understanding the difference between the two widely different type of stock options: The Incentive Stock Option (ISO) and the Nonqualified Stock Option (NSO).
Every startup founder that uses vesting schedule should know about the 83(b) election. The 83(b) election often result in staggering tax savings.
Few decisions are as important as choosing the right entity for your new startup. This post explores the factors that matter most when making this decision.
If a copyright license does not specifically grant you an exclusive copyright right, you would not be able to sue infringers
Keeping adequate record of your software creation efforts can be very helpful to stave off copyright infringement claims
Despite Oracle’s efforts to utilize copyright law to asphyxiate Rimini’s business model, Rimini’s support services appear to have bright days ahead
FinCen regulation and the multiplication of legislative hearings are scaring off Bitcoin Startups, which are relocating abroad.
A suggestive trademark is a salutary compromise between marketing and legal considerations and has the makings of a very good trademark.
Pintrips filed a motion to dismiss Pinterest’s trademark claims, arguing that “pin” is generic, interestingly leaving out other important considerations.
Merely purchasing a domain name and acquiring a state trademark registration is insufficient to establish use of a mark in commerce.
Steven Buchwald is the Managing Partner of Buchwald & Associates, a New York law firm advising US and foreign startups on Corporate, IP and Immigration law.
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