Start-Up Legal Matters

Our lawyers have significant expertise in assisting entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses. From formation to financing, intellectual property to data privacy, and everything in-between, our lawyers regularly work with clients to best position their new businesses for future success. From our experience, we know that many start-ups need hands-on direction from legal counsel, while at the same time paying careful attention to company legal budgets. To match our experience with start-up company needs, we developed the GableGotwals Startup Package. This Package offers startup companies access to premier legal resources and experience within a defined cost structure.

Incorporation, Organization and
Qualification Matters

  • Reservation of corporate name
  • Preparation and filing of standard Certificate of
    Incorporation or Certificate of Formation
  • Preparation of standard Bylaws or Operating
    Agreement
  • Preparation of standard Organizational Consent,
    which may include the following organization and
    corporate governance matters:
  • Ratify actions of Incorporator
  • Approval of organization expenses
  • Adoption of Bylaws or Operating Agreement
  • Authorization of principal office, foreign
    qualification, fiscal year and Employer
    Identification Number
  • Designation of the size of the board of directors
    and election of officers, if any
  • Designation of management powers
  • Approval of minutes books, corporate seal and
    stock certificates
  • Authorization to open bank accounts
  • Preparation and filing of Form SS-4 Application
    for Employer Identification Number
  • Preparation and filing of standard qualification to
    do business as a foreign corporation in the state
    in which the company is located (if applicable)
  • Preparation and organization of corporate records
    and minute book

Employment and Consulting Matters

  • Oklahoma and federal compliant handbook template, including numerous policies that can be adapted to suit your specific business needs
  • Mutual Dispute Resolution Program Agreement to eliminate dangerous class/collective action lawsuits
  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement templates that are compliant with Oklahoma and federal law
  • Template independent contractor agreement
  • Template staffing agreement with vendor
  • One hour of harassment prevention training for supervisors and managers
  • One hour of training on employment law basics to identify what you may not know but need to know in early decision-making”
  • One hour of consultation on how these various employment laws may impact your organizational structure and immediate goals

Intellectual Property Matters

  • Preparation of form of standard Unilateral Nondisclosure Agreement or standard Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement
  • Preparation of standard Assignment of intellectual property from Founders to the company
  • Trademark consult and preparation and filing of a trademark application
  • Preparation of opinions regarding trademark availability for new companies
  • Patent consult and preparation and filing of provisional application

Consultations

  • Up to one-hour complimentary consultation with a lawyer to better understand your needs
  • Customized and cost-effective fee proposal

Our Start-up Package offers these services to our clients for a fixed fee. Any filing fees are additionally paid by the client at cost. Our Start-up Package allows for customization of industry-standard documents to meet the specific legal needs of most start-up companies. If your legal needs significantly deviate from the standard needs of start-up companies, the Package may not be right for you, and an hourly-fee arrangement may be more appropriate. Our lawyers will discuss with you your company and future goals to assist in determining which services best fit your needs.

For more information about the GableGotwals Startup Package, please contact your trusted GableGotwals advisor, or e-mail us at:  startup@gablelaw.com

 

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