Patents|Copyright|Trademark|Trade Secret Counseling|IP Due Diligence / Acquisition
Identifying and protecting your intellectual property is the first step in building an IP-centric operation. Our experts remain engaged in their industries, which allows them to understand your technology and business context more thoroughly than other attorneys—and focus efforts with a minimum of ramp-up time. We often help companies develop multi-year road maps for their IP, a forward-thinking approach that can provide security and stability.
IP Strategy and Licensing|Standards / Patent Pools|Transaction / Contract Drafting|Technology Taxonomies and IP Landscaping
Your intellectual property should inform your strategy, and we specialize in translating that IP investment into actionable legal options for your business—whether you are a large company seeking product clearance or a smaller firm pursuing startup funding. With our deep expertise in licensing, developing relationships, participating in standards and handling non-U.S. operations, Han Santos can help you turn potential adversaries into partners.
Business Entity Formation|Board of Directors / General Counsel|Stock Planning, Management, Issuance|Corporate Diligence (Pre-Funding)|Employment / Contractor / Advisor Agreements|Partnering and Licensing Transactions
The appropriate company structure is key to protecting your interests, along with ensuring regulatory and legal compliance. We have a wealth of experience in all aspects of corporate law, including implementation of processes for smooth governance and retention of company control. The ultimate goal is a business entity designed around your intellectual property.
Private Placement Memoranda|Term Sheets / Offering Packages|Capital Formation Counseling|Compliance and Opinion Work|Angel / Venture Capital Representation
Even the best ideas remain sidelined without money—which is why capital formation is at the heart of enabling any company. At Han Santos, our capabilities include representation of investors and startups in private placements for equity, debt and hybrid instruments. We can structure, negotiate and close on early-stage financings, as well as company and asset acquisitions.
Brand Counseling|Trademark Procurement|Uniform Resource Locator Management|Trademark Policing / Enforcement|Opinion Work
Trademark protection is at the heart of brand management. Our team has expertise in procuring trademarks and enforcing them, but we’ll also help you develop an effective branding strategy, because that’s vital to your company’s success as well. Your brand is more than a logo or wordmark—it’s your promise to clients.
