Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property Services

Safeguard your code, brand, and ideas with airtight IP protections. From NDAs to invention assignments, we ensure your assets stay yours — and investor-ready.

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Intellectual Property Services we offer

Protect your most valuable assets with confidence. From NDAs and invention assignments to IP ownership agreements, we draft, review, and negotiate documents that safeguard your code, brand, and ideas — keeping your business secure, compliant, and attractive to investors.
Intellectual Property
Quite possibly the most valuable and esoteric part of your business deserves special attention and protection.
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Mutual NDA
$300
Intellectual Property

Mutual NDA

$300

Protect your confidential information with our Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Package. This service includes drafting a customized NDA tailored to safeguard shared information between parties, a half-hour consultation to address your specific needs, and finalizing the agreement for immediate use.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Half (0.5) Hour Consultation
  • Finalize Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
Unilateral NDA
$300
Intellectual Property

Unilateral NDA

$300

Safeguard your confidential information with our Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Package. This service includes drafting a customized NDA designed to protect sensitive information shared unilaterally with another party, a half-hour consultation to address your specific needs, and finalizing the agreement for immediate use.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Half (0.5) Hour Consultation
  • Finalize Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement
Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement
$600
Intellectual Property

Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement

$600

Protect your business's intellectual property and proprietary information with our Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement (CIIAA) Package. This service includes drafting a tailored CIIAA, a half-hour consultation to ensure the agreement meets your specific needs, and finalizing the document for immediate implementation.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement
  • Half (0.5) Hour Consultation
  • Finalize Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement

Our Intellectual Property Offerings Guide

Safeguarding intellectual property is critical for any startup — and it’s often the first thing investors look at. From NDAs and invention assignments to trademark and data protections, we help you secure ownership, avoid costly disputes, and build lasting value into your business.
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Attached: Application filed with USPTO and recorded in company IP portfolio.
Trademark Review Call
2:00 PM EST – Thursday
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Thanks for locking down the IP assignment — our investors said it makes the company far more attractive for this round.

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Licensing Agreements for Startups: How to Protect, Monetize, and Scale Your IP

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If your startup is built on software, content, data, or inventions, you likely need a Licensing Agreement. Whether you’re giving others the right to use your IP or licensing third-party tech for your own product, a well-drafted agreement is the key to protecting your rights and unlocking revenue.

Privacy Policies for Startups: Building Trust (and Legal Compliance) from Day One

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If your startup collects any personal data - like email addresses, names, payment details, or even IP addresses - you need a Privacy Policy. And not just any policy: it must be clear, compliant, and up to date. A strong Privacy Policy builds user trust and keeps your company out of legal trouble.

Active vs. Passive Terms of Service: What Your Business Needs to Know

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For startup founders and entrepreneurs, implementing Terms of Service and Privacy Policies isn’t just a legal checkbox. It’s a strategic choice that affects user engagement, compliance, and protection against disputes. The way you implement these terms - active vs. passive - can significantly impact your business.

Terms of Service for Startups: What to Include and Why It Matters

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If your startup has a website, app, or software platform, you need Terms of Service (ToS). These aren’t just formalities - they’re binding legal contracts that define how users interact with your product and limit your legal exposure.

Invention Assignment Agreements (CIIAAs & PIIAAs): Who Owns the IP?

Intellectual Property

Startups thrive on innovation. But unless you secure ownership of intellectual property (IP), the very assets that drive your company could walk out the door. That’s why founders use Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements (CIIAAs) and Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements (PIIAAs).

NDAs 101 for Startups: Protecting Your Ideas with the Right Agreement

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Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are one of the most common contracts founders encounter - and one of the most misunderstood. They’re often signed quickly, but a poorly drafted NDA can leave your startup’s ideas, code, or confidential data exposed.

Open Source Licenses and Software: What Startup Founders Should Know

Intellectual Property

Open source software powers much of today’s tech - offering speed, flexibility, and huge cost savings. But for startups, using open source without understanding the licenses behind it can lead to real legal risk.

Startup Best Practices for Data Privacy: Build Trust from Day One

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In today’s digital world, data privacy isn’t optional - it’s strategic. Whether you’re collecting emails, tracking app usage, or handling sensitive customer info, how you manage personal data can make or break your startup’s credibility.

GDPR for Startups: The Basics Every Founder Should Know

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If your startup collects personal data - even just an email address - the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to you. And yes, this can be true even if you’re not based in Europe.

Trade Secrets: The Hidden IP Every Startup Should Care About

Intellectual Property

Most startup founders think about patents and trademarks. But trade secrets can be just as valuable - and easier to protect. Unlike patents, trade secrets don’t require registration. But they do require vigilance.

Trademarks vs. Copyrights vs. Patents: A Startup Guide to IP Protection

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Startups thrive on ideas - but ideas only create value if they’re protected. Intellectual property (IP) safeguards your brand, your creative work, and your innovations. From your logo to your code to your inventions, knowing which type of IP applies is essential to protecting your edge and building long-term value.

Most startups dread hiring a lawyer.


You’re afraid to reach out to your counsel for support because of high fees and slow turnaround.


You’re winging it and concerned about contracts, employees, liability, and overall fear of the unknown.


You're raising capital or developing equity compensation plans without the proper due diligence.


We get it, which is why we’re the evolution of the law firm.

Your Intellectual Property Advantage

Strong IP Protection

Safeguard your company’s inventions, code, and branding with airtight NDAs, assignment agreements, and compliance frameworks that establish ownership from day one.

Turn IP Into Value

Transform your intellectual property into a growth engine by securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights that boost investor confidence and company valuation.

Leverage in Deals

Enter fundraising, partnerships, and acquisitions with confidence by ensuring your IP is properly documented, enforceable, and adds real weight at the negotiation table.
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Digital is our default

We know that today's clients are technologically sophisticated and expect the same from their service providers. We leverage technology to streamline communication, keep projects organized and make our workflow as efficient as possible.
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Secure Your Intellectual Property from Day One

Patents, trademarks, code, and designs often define your company’s value. We help lock down ownership with enforceable NDAs, invention assignments, and IP policies that protect your assets against disputes and copycats — so your innovation stays yours.