Founder Focus
FAQs for Start-Up Success
CMS Scotland equIP is delighted to introduce Founder Focus: FAQs for Start-Up Success!
Are you a startup founder navigating the complex world of legalities? Look no further! Founder Focus is here to demystify the legal landscape with bite-sized, actionable insights tailored just for you. From incorporation to intellectual property, our content series covers all the essentials to help you build a solid legal foundation for your startup.
What can you expect?
- Expert Advice: Get tips from top legal minds in the startup ecosystem.
- Real-World Scenarios: Learn from case studies and real-life examples.
- Practical FAQs: Find answers to the most pressing legal questions every founder faces.
Lessons from the Scale-Up Journey
Founder Focus - Pension schemes and auto enrolment
National Security Screening for UK Start-ups
Employment Law Changes and Updates: What Start-Ups Need to Know
Start-Ups and Data Breaches
Due Diligence - what are investors looking for?
Founder Focus
A Start-Up's Guide to Debt Funding
How to Avoid Intellectual Property ("IP") Infringement and Litigation
Understanding Employment Contracts
Insurance Fundamentals for Founders
Navigating Venture Debt Financing: The Pros and Cons
Previous Articles (Jan-Apr 2025)
Intellectual Property (IP) Considerations for UK Founders
Intellectual Property (IP) Considerations for UK Founders
Intellectual property (“IP”) can be vital for the future of a business by providing protections and safeguards to protect your brand; gain a competitive advantage; and pursue commercial opportunities.
What do I do if I face litigation?
What do I do if I face litigation?
Litigation can be a stressful and expensive process, especially for a start-up. This note sets out how to best avoid litigation, how to manage a dispute once it arises and what alternatives there are to litigation.
Using AI - legal considerations for start-ups
Using AI - legal considerations for start-ups
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the business landscape globally, many businesses, not least start-ups, are leveraging these innovative technologies to gain competitive advantages.
UK Term Sheets: The Basics
UK Term Sheets: The Basics
Getting a term sheet from an investor is an exciting moment for any founder and it’s important to consider the terms offered carefully. A term sheet is a document that outlines the main terms and conditions of an equity investment.
The Regulatory Perimeter: Are you a FinTech Engaging in Regulated Activities?
The Regulatory Perimeter: Are you a FinTech Engaging in Regulated Activities?
Considering the nature of FinTech businesses, some firms are likely to carry out activities which are “regulated activities” for the purposes of the UK financial regulatory regime.
Patents for Start-up Founders
Patents for Start-up Founders
A patent protects inventions by granting exclusive rights to the patent holder to make, use, sell and import an invention for a specified period.
CMS Scotland equIP
Find our more about the CMS Scotland equIP programme which is designed to work with start-ups to support their growth ensuring they have the right legal framework in place.
