Emerging Companies & Intellectual Property

Boodell & Domanskis is pleased to announce the establishment of its Emerging Companies & Intellectual Property practice. Building on more than twenty years of service to Chicago's business community, this practice extends the firm's full-service capabilities to entrepreneurs, founders, and innovation-driven businesses at every stage of their development.

Company Formation & Structure: The foundation of any successful business begins with sound legal structure. We advise founders on entity selection, formation, and governance — ensuring new companies are organized to reflect their business objectives, minimize liability, and position themselves for future investment and growth.

Intellectual Property & Brand Protection: For emerging companies, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset on the balance sheet. We provide comprehensive IP counsel — spanning patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, trademark selection and registration, licensing, technology transactions, and franchising — helping clients identify, protect, and leverage their full range of IP assets from day one.

Trade Secrets, Licensing & Technology Transactions: We assist clients in structuring and negotiating licensing arrangements, technology transfer agreements, and other IP-driven transactions. We also advise on trade secret protections, helping companies implement the policies and agreements necessary to safeguard their proprietary information.

Regulatory Counsel: Many emerging companies operate in heavily regulated industries where compliance is as critical as execution. We have particular experience advising health, wellness, and dietary supplement companies on FDA and FTC requirements — guiding clients through product development, labeling, marketing, and distribution to bring their products to market with confidence.

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