STIM PRO, LLP.

BUSINESS LAW MATTERS

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• BUSINESS CONTRACTS:   Our Attorneys are adept in negotiating and drafting a broad range of business agreements, including:  NDA/Confidentiality Agreements, Work from Home Agreements, Non-competition Agreements, Sales Agreements, Production Agreements, License Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Employment Agreements, Consulting Agreements and Guarantee Agreements.​

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• BUYING, SELLING AND MERGING BUSINESSES: The Lawyers at STIM PRO, LLP. can help you with the process of buying or selling a business by preparing or reviewing any term sheets between the parties, carefully drafting and negotiating the sale agreement and all other closing documents, such as promissory notes, security agreements, stock purchase and subscription agreements, loan agreements and mortgages; and by assembling or preparing the owner/shareholder/board of director approvals and consents that are needed for the transaction. We will make sure that all required third party consents (i.e. landlord and contract partners) will be provided.  We can prepare a closing checklist and oversee the execution of all necessary documents.  We could also attend the closing, record security interests, make any necessary adjustments to the purchase price, and provide escrow for the purchase price or the equity covered by a security interest.

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• STARTUPS AND FOUNDER ADVICE:  Our Attorneys can advise Startups and their Founders in all aspects of the business formation, the choice of entity and jurisdiction, the formation of business entities, founder agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, startup funding, seed investments, and the protection of names, ideas and inventions.  If you are relying on friends, family, or wealthy individuals to provide your startup capital, we can help you understand the different options for startup capital, prepare and negotiate the necessary legal documentation, and make sure that your money-raising activities comply with the relevant state and federal securities laws.

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• EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS:  Our Lawyers have great experience in dealing with Executive level employment contracts and issues, including Non-Compete Agreements (Restrictive Covenants or Covenants Not to Compete), Confidentiality Agreements (Nondisclosure Agreements or NDAs), Trade Secrets, Employee Fiduciary Duty, Non-Solicitation Agreements and Severance Agreements.  We can review your current Employment Agreement if you have been or worry about being laid off or furloughed.  We can also review and offer our advice on any new Employment Agreement that you have been or may be offered in the future.  Our Attorneys will provide their expert advice and negotiate any issues that there may be to fight for what is in your best interest.

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• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT:  The Attorneys at STIM PRO, LLP. understand that for many of our clients, their intellectual property is their most valuable asset.  We help clients around the globe establish, acquire and protect, as well as develop and implement strategies to manage and exploit their IP portfolios.

       Our legal services in this area include:

• Adoption, use and protection of trademarks, service marks, trade names, Internet domain names and trade dress;

• Copyright protection and licensing;

• Trademark licensing opportunities;

• Client counseling;

• Trademark availability clearance;

• Due diligence with respect to acquisition of trademark portfolios and copyright libraries;

• Domestic registrations acquisition and maintenance; 

• License agreements and assignments preparation;

• Domain name issues; and

• Informal conflict resolution, both domestic and foreign. 

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• FILM, MUSIC, TV, DIGITAL MEDIA, SPORTS AND THEATRE NEGOTIATION: With decades of senior management experience, both in house and as outside counsel for major TV Networks, Film Production and Distribution companies, sports leagues and the Shubert Theater.  We are uniquely skilled in handling your negotiations in these areas.

       

       Our legal services in these areas also include:

• Internet, Mobile and Social Media Regulation;

• Licensing/Distribution Agreements, Acquisition Agreements and Joint Ventures;

• Talent, Music and Visual Content Agreements;

• Cross-Industry Promotion and Co-Branding;

• Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement;

• Privacy, Security and Data Optimization;

• Negotiation, implementation and regulation of media arrangements for local and national TV and radio broadcasts;

• Regional sports network production and distribution;

• Licensing and syndication of digital and interactive media rights; and

• Broadband and mobile technology deals.