By Tim Harris
Intellectual property issues can be critical at the time a startup is considering a sale. In this video, partner Tim Harris explains several reasons why an acquirer will scrutinize a startup’s intellectual property before moving forward with a purchase.
By MoFo ScaleUp Team
Careful IP planning is especially important in the life sciences, in which companies often rely on only a handful of patents to protect a high-market value product such as an FDA-approved drug. In this article, MoFo counsel Lisa Silverman details the importance of patent protection for life sciences companies, highlighting the long-term benefits of patent term extension and how to identify which assets to prioritize. Originally appearing in the Daily Journal, read the article here.
By Tim Harris
Investor due diligence into a startup’s foundational intellectual property and make or break a potential investment. In this video, partner Tim Harris describes IP-related pitfalls that discourage investors from backing a startup.
By Tim Harris
Failing to file an 83(B) election can be incredibly costly to a startup founder. In this video, MoFo partner Tim Harris explains the importance of the 83(B) election.
By Murray Indick and Kate Tyler
This article was originally published on Octane blog, the official online publication of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. It has been reposted here with permission.
By Tim Harris
When a startup raises a new round of capital at a lower price per share as a prior round, it is referred to as a “down round.” In this video, MoFo partner Tim Harris details why this might occur and explains the antidilution adjustments needed for previous investors.
By Tim Harris
A startup’s stock option plan is likely its greatest employee benefit, but also a dangerous source of potential finance, tax, and accounting problems. In this video, MoFo partner Tim Harris describes several key issues to consider when administering stock option plans to employees.
By MoFo ScaleUp Team
Partner John M. Rafferty offered insights into how entrepreneurs can take their startup to a scaleup in the Silicon Valley Business Journal question and answer feature “What founders need to ask their investors as they scale their companies.”
By Tim Harris
In this video, MoFo partner Tim Harris specifies several legal issues to recognize when a startup establishes a stock incentive plan.
By Tim Harris
MoFo partner Tim Harris explains the two typical angel investment structures (equity investments and convertible debt investments) and the differences between them. Watch this video to learn more.
By MoFo ScaleUp Team
Our team addresses the pros and cons of each of the most common ways to structure the sale of your business.
By Jennifer Lee Taylor and Maggie Mayo
Your startup has a name. Now what? This article describes how your company should navigate common trademark issues.
By Suz Mac Cormac
LLC? C Corp? B Corp? PBC? L3C? The alphabet soup of terminology has created confusion over what corporate forms and certifications are, let alone what one should consider as an entrepreneur.
By Jay Baris and Bradley Berman
MoFo's Guide to Social Media and the Securities Laws summarizes how regulation has evolved in the face of the growing use of social media.
By Chuck Comey and Mike O'Bryan
When a technology company board receives an acquisition offer from a Chinese buyer, several regulatory and practical closing issues should be carefully considered. This article sheds light on issues related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Taiwan assets, and more.
