by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
How to Grant Common StockA company must undertake several steps in order to grant stock. The primary steps are as follows:What is the Board Approval?The board of directors must approve any issuance or grant of stock. The bylaws will generally lay out the number or...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
Can My Current Employer Claim Rights to My Business?Maybe. Every employee who dreams of creating a new business venture while maintaining their employment asks the question, “can my employer claim any ownership rights in my startup?” The answer to this question...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is a Seed Round?Startups need capital to get the business off the ground and to reach critical stages of growth. Early-stage investment capital is commonly referred to as seed capital. The idea is that this capital meets the early growth needs, similar to a seed...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
How Can I Turn My Provisional Patent Application into a Non-Provisional Application? A provisional patent application is an extremely useful tool for technology startups. It allows a company to file a utility patent application on an invention without disclosing the...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What are the typical investor legal terms for a seed investment?A seed investment is a very early-stage investment by angel investors or a venture venture capital fund in a startup venture. The seed investment round is negotiated as part of a “term sheet”. The term...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
The typical equity structure of an Advisor to a VC FundTo understand the typical equity structure of an advisor to a venture capital firm, it is important to understand the structure and role of the advisor. A basic venture capital fund is generally organized as a...
