Tech companies often face unique legal challenges that differ from traditional businesses, due to their heavy reliance on intellectual property, rapid growth, and global digital presence. Instead of hiring expensive downtown BigLaw or several small boutique firms, FJ's multidisciplinary legal team can provide legal guidance to tech companies in all of these areas in a cost-effective way:

1.  Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

• Patents: FJ features eight patent attorneys who can help protect innovations in a wide array of technologies.

• Trademarks: Securing company logos, product names, and brand elements.

• Copyrights: Safeguarding software code, databases, and creative content.

• Trade Secrets: Protecting proprietary algorithms, processes, or other confidential information.

2.  Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliance

• Privacy Regulations: Compliance with laws like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, especially when handling user data.

• Data Breach Response: Developing protocols for cybersecurity incidents, data protection, and breach notifications.

• Cross-border Data Transfers: Ensuring legal compliance with international data flows.

3.  Contracts and Licensing Agreements

• Software Licensing: Drafting and negotiating software licenses, SaaS agreements, and open-source software policies.

• Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Establishing standards and expectations for service delivery.

• Technology Transfer Agreements: Managing the sale or sharing of technology, IP, or software rights.

• Vendor and Partner Agreements: Contracts with third-party vendors, partners, and customers.

4.  Corporate Governance and Structuring

• Startup Structuring: Choosing the right legal entity (LLC, C-Corp, etc.) to optimize tax benefits and protect founders.

• Equity Distribution: Creating founder and employee stock option plans (ESOPs), managing dilution, and shareholder agreements.

• Corporate Compliance: Maintaining corporate records and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

5.  Capital Raising and Financing

• Venture Capital Agreements: Assisting with Series A, B, C rounds, convertible notes, and SAFE agreements.

• Investor Relations: Structuring financing deals and ensuring compliance with securities laws.

• IPO and Exits: Legal assistance in public offerings, mergers, or acquisitions.

6.  Employment Law

• Employee Agreements: Drafting employment contracts, NDAs, and non-compete agreements.

• Contractor vs. Employee Status: Ensuring compliance with employment classification laws, especially in the gig economy.

• Equity Compensation: Advising on stock options, equity grants, and vesting schedules.

7.  Regulatory Compliance

• Industry-specific Regulations: Ensuring compliance with laws specific to the tech industry, like FCC or FDA regulations for telecom or health tech.

• EAR and ITAR export control compliance.

• Antitrust and Competition Law: Advising on laws that affect monopolies and anti-competitive behavior, particularly for large tech firms.

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FJ's tech team has the expertise in intellectual property, data privacy, contract law, corporate structuring, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation to help tech companies navigate the unique legal landscape of the technology industry.

Fulton Jeang PLLC is a certified women-owned (WBE & WOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) law firm. We have garnered a spot among IP law firms recognized by Chambers USA in its Regional Spotlight for Texas.

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