Cooley Protect – Patent Resource Center

Create and Protect

Cooley Protect is a free resource designed by Cooley’s patent counseling & prosecution team.

Introducing Cooley GO in Asia

Cooley GO in Asia offers the same free founder-focused legal resources and document generators that the US and UK ecosystems have come to trust.

Consider Locating Your Startup in an “Opportunity Zone”

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In 2017, Congress created the Opportunity Zone program to encourage investment in economically distressed parts of the United States. While the Opportunity Zone program is primarily focused on providing tax breaks for investors, emerging companies may be able to capitalize on the program as well.

Independent Contractor

Glossary Term

An independent contractor is a person or business engaged in a non-employee capacity to provide goods or services to another person or business.

Inventions Assignment Agreement

Glossary Term

An inventions assignment agreement is a typical feature of an independent contractor or employee agreement where the worker agrees to assign any intellectual property arising from the worker’s services to the company.

Tips for Onboarding Employees to Early-Stage Companies

Build a Team

Early-stage companies frequently overlook many fundamental legal needs and issues surrounding the onboarding of service providers. Here are a few considerations for early-stage companies as they engage workers, and tips to avoid pitfalls that could lead to significant liability.

What Do You Absolutely Need in Your Contractor Agreements?

Build a Team

Many companies hire contractors so they can have more hands on deck during busy times without the ongoing commitment of hiring employees. Contractors also can provide specialized expertise that can be difficult to fill from the employee workforce.