Technology companies tend to grow faster than their paperwork.
A product launched on template terms of service, a contractor who never signed an IP assignment or an enterprise customer's one-sided contract can each become a problem when the company raises money or sells. We help technology companies put the right agreements in place early and keep them current as the business grows.
How We Help Technology Companies
Formation and Fundraising
Entity setup, founder equity, SAFEs, convertible notes and priced equity rounds.
SaaS and Customer Agreements
Subscription agreements, terms of service, service levels and enterprise contract negotiations.
Technology Licensing
Software, data and technology licenses, inbound and outbound, including end-user license agreements.
Intellectual Property Ownership
Assignments from founders, employees and contractors, so the company owns its code and product.
Equity Compensation
Option plans, restricted stock and advisor grants, with the board approvals and grant paperwork behind them.
Acquisitions and Exits
Buying a competitor, acquiring technology or selling the company.
Who We Work With
Disputes
When a dispute arises with a customer, vendor, co-founder or former employee, our litigation team handles contract, trade secret and owner disputes, with a focus on resolving them without disrupting the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ask a QuestionWhat should a SaaS agreement include?
The scope of the service and any service levels, subscription fees and renewals, data ownership and security, limits on liability, intellectual property ownership, and what happens to customer data when the agreement ends.
Can we promise an early hire a percentage of the company?
A specific number of options or shares granted under a board-approved plan works better. A percentage in an offer letter leaves open what it is a percentage of, when it vests and what the price is, and promises like that tend to surface as problems when investors or a buyer review the company. See equity compensation.
How do I make sure my company owns its code?
Have every founder, employee and contractor who works on the product sign a written agreement assigning their intellectual property to the company. For contractors in particular, ownership doesn't automatically transfer just because the company paid for the work.
Our Practice Areas
- Business AcquisitionsWe represent buyers and sellers of Texas businesses, from the first letter of intent through closing and the handoff that follows.Learn More
- Startups, Entity Formation, and Venture CapitalWe help founders and owners form the right entity, set clear ownership terms, raise capital and keep their companies in good order as they grow.Learn More
- Business Counsel and ContractsWe act as outside counsel for established companies and handle the contracts a business signs every week, from vendor and customer agreements to franchise documents.Learn More
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute ResolutionWe resolve business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and trial, with a plan built around what the client needs from the outcome.Learn More
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