CyberlawStudio works with New York and Los Angeles startups, existing businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits. Trained at Big Law and having worked as in-house counsel at companies, we are technology business lawyers who advise on legal matters throughout the life cycle of a business–from business formation, capital raise, employment, intellectual property licensing, data privacy, e-commerce & internet law, business contract negotiation and litigation, to mergers and acquisitions. Our clients are active in the fields of software, IT, digital media and entertainment. We deliver tailored and cost efficient legal solutions to help your ventures flourish.

 

  • Provide cost-effective general counsel services to startups and existing businesses
  • Advise on corporate, finance and employment matters including entity formation, equity structuring, capital financing (venture-backed, angel-backed, crowdfunding), mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, stock options, employment and consulting agreements
  • Advise on intellectual property and internet matters including trademark, copyright and other intellectual property prosecution and protection; draft and negotiate licensing agreements, website terms of use, privacy policy and e-commerce
  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor and professional services agreements, reseller, distribution and publishing agreements, strategic alliance and partnership agreements
  • Advise on matters including business formation (corporations, LLCs, benefit corporations, non-profit) and corporate governance
  • Represent client companies and investors on matters including finance (equity, convertible notes, crowdfunding), mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures
  • Assist client companies with setting up incentive compensation plans (e.g., stock options, restricted stock), represent senior executives in negotiations of executive compensations
  • Advise companies on creditor and debtor rights in Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcies
  • Provide clients with comprehensive legal services for trademark and copyright protection
  • Counsel technology service providers and software developers in business transactions with institutional and private resellers and licensees
  • Negotiate and draft contracts pertaining to the development, hosting, maintenance, database security, marketing, licensing, acquisition or sale of technology assets
  • Represent all players in the creative field—publishers, distributors, developers, investors, freelancers, and general audience and institutional licensees
  • Advise clients on the creation, protection and commercialization of digital content and intellectual property assets, including video games, smartphone apps, e-books, film and music
  • Negotiate and advise on contract terms for digital content distribution over multiple channels
  • Advise social media networks, smartphone and tablet application developers and e-commerce merchants
  • Create and enforce website terms of use, privacy policies, copyright, trademark, domain name, rights of publicity and defamation issues, and compliance with various online terms and conditions
  • Advise clients on legal issues surrounding marketing, development or publishing tools as provided by major online communities and publishers such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Apple App Store