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Start-Up Packages

Our customizable start-up packages cover the key needs of gaming, media, and entertainment start-ups by integrating corporate and intellectual property services like business formation, corporate governance, contracts, intellectual property protection, with gaming, media, and entertainment specific solutions.

Not sure where to start? Take a look at our suggested packages below.

 

Basic Start-Up Package

  • Introductory Call
  • Entity Selection and Formation
  • Shareholder/ Partnership Agreement
  • Preliminary review and assessment of your business model for compliance with Canadian laws
  • 2 hours of legal services
  • Introductions to our network
+ Gaming or Media & Entertainment Specific Add-Ons

Comprehensive Start-Up Package

  • Everything in the Basic Package
  • Copyright Protection
  • Domain Name Protection
  • Contract Drafting and Review of NDAs, Service Agreements, and Employment/Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance including Corporate Bylaws, Minute Book, Annual Filings, and Identification of Required Licensing and Permits
+ Gaming or Media & Entertainment Specific Add-Ons

Premium Start-Up Package

  • Everything in the Comprehensive Package
  • Funding and Investment Documents including Investment and Loan Agreements, and Venture Capital and Angel Investor Documents
  • Privacy & Data Protection services including Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and Data Protection Compliance
+ Gaming or Media & Entertainment Specific Add-Ons

Learn more about our gaming, media, and entertainment specific add-ons.

Gaming Specific Start-Up Package Add-Ons

  • Legal analysis/opinion of your business model

  • Assistance with licenses/registrations

  • Bespoke gaming contract drafting and negotiating

  • AML program support

  • Compliance and regulatory support

  • Patent protection

  • Drafting contest rules, sweepstakes rules, terms and conditions.

  • Compliance with advertising and marketing regulations

  • Licensing and distribution agreements

  • Talent and endorsement agreements

Looking to learn more about the start-up services we offer? Read the guide below to learn more about the essential elements, including corporate and intellectual property services.

Entity Selection and Formation: The first step is helping you decide the best legal structure for your business as well as registering the company with the appropriate body.

  • Incorporation (Federal/Provincial): We guide you in choosing whether to incorporate federally (with Corporations Canada) or provincially (e.g., Ontario, British Columbia, etc.).

  • Business Name Registration: Registering the business name (DBA – Doing Business As) with the provincial government, if applicable.

  • Articles of Incorporation: Preparing the necessary documentation to incorporate your business, either federally or provincially.

  • Trademark Search and Registration: We conduct a trademark search to ensure your business name or logo is available and assist in registration with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

  • Copyright Protection: We file for copyright protection for your creative works, software, or written material (automatic in Canada upon creation, but registration provides legal benefits).

  • Domain Name Protection: We assist in securing your business’s domain name to prevent potential conflicts in the future.

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): We draft NDAs to protect your confidential information when dealing with contractors, clients, or employees.

  • Shareholder/Partnership Agreement: We draft agreements to set out the rules governing shareholder/partnership relationships.

  • Independent Contractor Agreement Template: We draft agreements for independent contractors that ensure clarity on the scope of work and payment terms.

  • Employment Contract Template: We prepare standard contracts for your employees that cover compensation, benefits, job duties, and termination provisions.

  • Service Contracts: We draft contracts that clearly define the terms of service with your customers, contractors, or suppliers.

  • Corporate Bylaws: We draft corporate bylaws that outline the internal rules for corporate operations, meetings, and director/shareholder responsibilities.

  • Annual Filings: We help ensure compliance with annual corporate filings required by provincial or federal authorities (e.g., Annual Returns, updating corporate records).

  • Licensing & Permits: We help identify the necessary licenses and registrations required, if any, for business operation.

  • Minute Book: We ensure that the business has a well-maintained minute book to document resolutions, shareholder meetings, and other important decisions.

  • Investment Agreements: We draft investment agreements for external investors, including terms of equity, debt, and convertible notes.

  • Venture Capital (VC) & Angel Investor Documents: We help you negotiate and draft agreements with venture capitalists or angel investors.

  • Loan Agreements: We draft loan agreements if the business needs financing through a bank or private investors.

  • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: We draft privacy policies and terms of service to comply with Canadian privacy laws, such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

  • Data Protection Compliance: We ensure compliance with the federal and provincial data protection laws, particularly if your business handles sensitive personal data.

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