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The Law Office of Marc Rossen works with startups, founders and investors in the Cleveland/Akron area on matters ranging from entity formation, protection and licensing of intellectual property, executive compensation, raising capital, and other corporate transactions.
Whether you manage a thriving business or simply have an idea for a product or business you wish to pursue, our office can help you reach your goals.
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An employer identification number (EIN), also known as a federal tax identification number (TIN), is used to identify a business entity. Generally businesses need an
Public disclosure of intellectual property on crowdfunding platforms can have a significant impact on its legal status. Therefore, before you launch your campaign on Kickstarter or other crowdfunding platforms, you must protect your company’s intellectual property.
It is tempting to include a catchy name for your product in your crowdfunding proposal in the hopes of attracting attention from potential donors. However,
While crowdfunding platforms can give entrepreneurs access to customers and capital, they also present many risks that can cause unsuspecting entrepreneurs to lose control of
If you read the terms and conditions that govern your use of any crowdfunding platform, you will quickly discover that crowdfunding platforms do not offer
Although not required by law, a website Terms and Conditions agreement (also known as a Terms of Service or a Terms of Use agreement) is
Starting this month, companies that seek to raise up to $50 million have a new financing option that will give some private businesses access to a wider pool of potential investors.
If you are forming business entity you are required to have a registered agent and a registered office. But this does not mean that you need to hire a registered agent service. Here are the factors to consider.
Founders often make the mistake of assuming that their company automatically owns the intellectual property associated with their business.
Ohio-based Entrepreneurs often ask whether they should be incorporating in Ohio or if they are better protected by incorporating in Delaware or some other jurisdiction.
Just about any attorney you ask is going to tell you “yes” you do need limited liability protection that is offered by establishing your business
Within a relatively short amount of time, crowdfunding has revolutionized the way small businesses find the capital they need to grow. By putting the tools for fundraising success in the hands of entrepreneurs, crowdfunding will continue to transform the landscape of business finance.
In April of 2012, Congress passed legislation permitting equity and debt crowdfunding. This was done through the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act as a
When a company is formed, the founders typically retain a law firm to advise them in connection with setting up the company. Most law firms
When a group of entrepreneurs go into business together, one of the first things they should do is consider drafting a Founders’ Agreement. While a