business

NVCA FORMS: What Are They and Why Should You Care?

11/17/2021

The Nation Venture Capital Association, an organization comprised of members representing both the interests of startups and venture capital firms (NVCA), first developed the suite of agreements commonly referred to …

Client Success Stories – Archer Roose

11/16/2021

Tell Us About the Archer Roose Journey Marian Leitner has always loved stories and has always described herself, first and foremost, as a storyteller. Wine, to Marian, is just that – …

When Does My Patent Expire?

11/15/2021

Patents can be used to protect your innovations.  There are different types of patents that can be obtained through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  In particular, utility patents …

Entrepreneurs: Are Your Service Providers Indispensable?

10/20/2021

Last week I met with an entrepreneur whose young company has a validated business model and revenue model and a group of angels ready to invest.  She handed me a …

What is a Provisional Patent Application?

09/16/2021

In 1994, Congress amended the U.S. Patent Laws to create a new type of patent filing called a provisional patent application, and with this came a good deal of confusion …

Shareholder Disputes: Causes and Solutions

09/13/2021

Your company may have one, two, twelve, or a thousand shareholders. No matter the number, shareholders dictate the direction of the company by majority consensus. When things are going well, …

Can an Employee Be Terminated While on Medical Leave?

09/02/2021

In Massachusetts, the default employment relationship is referred to as “at will.” This means that an employer can terminate an employee for virtually any reason so long as it is …