Startup Law
EREN & GONCE Law and Consultancy Office provides legal support to start-ups from their incorporation to their investment processes. The office provides consultancy in the fields of articles of association, trade registry transactions, electronic commerce, and consumer law.
What is Start-Up Law?
Start-up law covers the legal processes of ventures that develop innovative and scalable business ideas during their establishment, growth, and investment stages.
Scope of Start-Up Law
- Company incorporation and partnership structure
- Share distribution and share transfers
- Investment agreements
- Intellectual property rights
- Employee and consultant contracts
Company Incorporation and Partnership Structure
Ventures can be established as limited liability or joint-stock companies. Clearly defining the partnership structure, authorities, and responsibilities helps prevent potential future disputes.
Investment Processes and Agreements
In investment agreements, investor rights, preferred shares, and exit strategies can be clearly regulated. Preparing agreements with care helps protect the rights of the parties and mitigate risks.
Share and Equity Transfers
Share transfers can affect the control of the company. Pre-emptive rights and share transfer restrictions are among the regulations aimed at protecting the partnership structure.
Intellectual Property Rights
Software, trademark, and patent rights are among the valuable assets of a venture. Protecting these rights on behalf of the company and managing registration processes is of great importance.
Employee and Consultant Contracts
Employee and consultant contracts can affect not only team relationships but also the transfer of intellectual rights. Therefore, contract processes should not be overlooked.
Start-Up Disputes
- Disagreements between partners
- Conflicts between the investor and the entrepreneur
- Share transfer issues
- Intellectual property infringements
Disputes can be resolved through litigation or mediation.
Statute of Limitations
Deadlines regarding legal claims must be monitored. Missing deadlines can affect the ability to make a legal claim.
Mistakes Made in Start-Up Law
- Failing to clearly define the partnership structure
- Preparing investment agreements incompletely
- Failing to protect intellectual property rights
- Not seeking legal support
Legal Support
Start-up law is a technical and dynamic field. Expert support helps ventures assess legal risks and manage their processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is every venture considered a start-up?
In the source content, a start-up is described as a venture that offers an innovative and scalable model.
Is an investment agreement mandatory?
The source content states that it is not legally mandatory, but an agreement can be made to secure the investment process.