What’s the purpose of this task?

Why do I need to complete this task? What will it allow me to do?

What’s important to remember for this stage?

How much time does it usually take?

When do I need it? When is the best time to do it?

How should I do it? Are there any best practices?

You will need these legal works to protect your IP as a core asset and competetive advantage of your business:

Please note: final costs depend on several factors including the complexity of documents, the legal service provider, the jurisdiction, and your project’s unique legal needs. Final prices can only be provided once your bespoke Legal Roadmap has been outlined.

- Publishing smart contracts as Open Source (included in the Discovery Session)

- Patent Registration (from USD $1350)

- Trademark Registration (from USD $1000)

This will help you to:

When you start hiring and especially before you plan to make your project public.

It's recommended to think about Trademark Registration to register the brand of the company and sign IP Assignments with all employees and contractors to avoid the risks of loosing IP.

All IP which was developed by team members and contractors should be clearly described in IP Assignment Agreements. It's also important to define the primary market of the project and register trademarks there.

This can usually be completed within 1 to 2 weeks, however actual times vary depending on individual project requirements. For example, trademark application prep usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.

• Protect your project from copycats and unfair competition
• Pass investors' due diligence when raising funds

Preparing a Document Package
for Hiring