TL;DR: What happens to equity when a co-founder leaves depends almost entirely on one thing: whether vesting and leaver provisions are in place. Vested shares are generally the departing founder’s to keep. Unvested shares can usually be reclaimed by the company. If there is no agreement at all, the founder typically keeps their full stake, […]
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Jun
Jun
TL;DR: A most favoured nation (MFN) clause in a SAFE or convertible note lets an earlier investor automatically claim the better terms you give a later investor. If you offer a lower valuation cap to close a strong investor down the line, the MFN clause can pull that lower cap back to your earlier investors […]
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May
May
When a contract dispute lands on your desk, the first instinct is usually to ask who is right. The more useful question, at least to begin with, is how you are going to resolve it. Because the route you take, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, will shape the cost, the timeline, the privacy, and often the […]
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May
May
What This Article Covers: A Quick Summary If you are an overseas professional planning to work in the UK, or a UK employer looking to sponsor international talent, 2026 brings the most significant set of rule changes since the points-based system launched in 2020. The changes affect who qualifies, how much they must be paid, […]
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Apr
Apr
At some point in every startup’s life, the founder who has been handling contracts, employment agreements, and vendor negotiations out of a personal Gmail account hits a wall. The company has grown past the point where winging it is responsible, but it has not yet reached the size where a full-time in-house lawyer makes financial […]
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Mar
Mar
TL;DR: An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a legal document that sets the rules for how users are permitted to use a platform, software, website, or network. It defines what is allowed, what is prohibited, and what happens when someone breaks the rules. Any business that gives users access to its systems, whether through a […]
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Feb
Feb
India is on the brink of a transformative shift in intellectual property law. The proposed amendments to the Designs Act, 2000, released in January 2026, promise to reshape how designers, startups, and businesses protect their creative work in the digital age. If you’ve ever wondered whether your mobile app’s sleek interface, animated icons, or virtual […]
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Jan
Jan
Introduction Innovation drives progress, but without proper protection, your groundbreaking ideas can be copied by competitors the moment you bring them to market. This is where patents become essential. A patent is a legal right granted by the government that gives inventors exclusive control over their inventions for a limited period, preventing others from making, […]
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Jan
Jan
When conflict arises in business or personal matters, most people immediately think of lengthy court battles, mounting legal fees, and years of uncertainty. However, there’s a powerful tool that often resolves disputes before they ever reach a courtroom: the legal notice. Understanding how legal notices work can save you time, money, and considerable stress while […]
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Jan
Jan
You’ve created an amazing mobile application. The interface is sleek, the icons are unique, and the user experience is intuitive. You know you need to protect your intellectual property, but you’re confused: should you get a design patent vs copyright protection, or both? This confusion is incredibly common among Indian app developers, startups, and businesses. […]