Technology Law

Starting and running your own technology company can be an exhilarating experience – you get to be your own boss and have a direct impact on the evolution of your business. This autonomy comes with an increase in responsibility that can sometimes prove daunting, especially when it comes to the laws and regulations surrounding many business decisions that must be made.

You may be wondering whether it’s the right time to incorporate your business or preferable to carry on as a sole proprietor.  If you’re starting your business with one or more partners, you may wonder how to create a clear, comprehensive shareholder agreement that governs and protects your business as well as your relationships.  You may also be thinking about ways to raise capital from investors or friends and family while providing something in return for their valuable investment.

Whether you’re just starting out with a new idea or are already an established player in the industry, our technology law lawyers work hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs and start-ups from the initial organization and structuring of the company, to the handling of investor-related documents, to preparing the company for a public listing.

We have extensive experience guiding start-ups seeking accredited or venture capital (VC) investment and can provide advice on all matters related to the managing of your company efficiently and cost-effectively, helping you ensure the success of your business.

We have experience with many different types of technology start-ups including mobile app development (iPhone/Android), gaming development technology, SaaS (software-as-a-service) platform providers, software developers, and web hosting providers.  We have developed relationships with local technology incubators and accelerators to better understand the local Vancouver start-up ecosystem and provide local and international insights into your business.

Our services include:

• Organizing and incorporating your corporation with a structure that makes it easier to attract capital
• Drafting terms of service, acceptable use, and privacy policies
• Creating license agreements for licensing your technology to third parties for their own use
• Preparing software development agreements to govern the relationship with your software developer
• Advising on employment issues and agreements
• Reviewing and drafting investor-related documents, such as convertible promissory notes, subscription agreements, and term sheets
• Negotiating and drafting shareholder agreements
• Assisting with e-commerce needs and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) compliance

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