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.

What is a Section 83(b) Election and Why Should You File One?

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Many founders come to us with questions about Section 83(b) elections. They have often heard in startup circles that they need to file these, but may not understand when it makes sense to do so or what problem the Section 83(b) election solves.

Early Exercisable Stock Options: What You Need to Know

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If you are considering allowing an optionholder to “early exercise” stock options, make sure you understand the basics.

PBC Incorporation Package (Delaware)

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Download the core set of documents that our Delaware public benefit corporation startup clients generally need in connection with their initial incorporation, including a certificate of incorporation, bylaws, stock purchase documents, and more.

Section 83(b) Election

Glossary Term

A Section 83(b) election is a letter you send to the IRS letting them know you want to be taxed on your unvested equity, such as shares of restricted stock, on the date you acquired the equity rather than on the date the equity vests.

Post-Incorporation Checklist: 10 Next Steps to Consider

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You’ve taken the plunge and formed your business as a Delaware corporation. What do you need to do next?

Incorporation Package (Delaware)

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Download the core set of documents that our startup clients generally need in connection with their initial incorporation, including a certificate of incorporation, bylaws, stock purchase documents, and more.

Establishing the Ownership Culture: Stock vs Options

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We often get asked about the difference between the two most common forms of equity grants - stock and options. This article is intended to highlight some of the important differences between them.

Founder Basics:Founder’s Stock, Vesting and Founder Departures

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Learn what you need to know about stock grants to founders, including vesting, "cliffs", transfers, and what happens on the sale of the company or a founder departure.

Founder Basics:
Founder’s Stock, Vesting and Founder Departures

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Learn what you need to know about stock grants to founders, including vesting, "cliffs", transfers, and what happens on the sale of the company or a founder departure.