by TheBusinessProfessor | 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 TheBusinessProfessor | 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 TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is Exercising a Stock Option?It is very common for companies to award stock options to employees as a form of compensation and method of creating loyalty and dedication to the company. It is natural that the question arises, “should I purchase my stock options?”...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is an 83(b) Election for Stock Options?IRC Section 83(b) allows a shareholder receiving stock for services that is subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture to recognize the value of the stock as income in the year distributed. This allows the shareholder to...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
How Can I Calculate My Share Ownership Percentage?Employees and other shareholders receive shares for a number of reasons. This can be as compensation, as part of a stock split, as conversion of shares, pursuant to execution of stock options. Regardless of the reason...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What are the pros and cons of raising capital from a VC fund for a corporation?Seeking outside investment from a venture capital fund is a big decision for a business. While, at first glance, it seems like an amazing opportunity. The venture fund provides operating...
