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Brouillette offers specialized services in business law and intellectual property. We help your business protect your creations, inventions, ideas, trademarks, etc… with a full range of services, from initial research, to protection in Canada and abroad, to defense in case of litigation.
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We can help start-ups avoid legal pitfalls, minimize risks, ensure regulatory compliance and protect their intellectual property, which can contribute to business growth and success.
To get you started on the right foot, our business lawyers can provide clear and precise legal advice on issues related to starting and maintaining a business. This may include advice on business structure choices, shareholder agreements, financing, regulations, tax requirements, contracts, partnerships, intellectual property, etc.
Our business lawyers can help start-ups identify and manage legal risks related to their activities. This can help minimize litigation risks and protect the business.
The laws and regulations applicable to businesses can be complex and are constantly changing. A business law attorney can help a startup understand and comply with these regulations to avoid fines and penalties.
Our business lawyers can help start-ups negotiate commercial agreements with other companies, including terms and conditions of sale, partnerships and alliances, employment and consulting agreements, distribution, licensing, procurement, R&D, loan and other contracts important to the company’s operations.
Start-ups often have ideas and unique creations and innovations that they seek to protect. Our specialists can help protect the company’s intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights and trade secrets.
SERVICE LEVELS OFFERED FOR ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES
When a law firm provides services to a new business client it is important to understand the specific needs of the business and adapt accordingly. Businesses often have unique legal needs and limited budgets, requiring a tailored level of customer service.
Base level
This level of service includes an initial two-hour consultation with the attorney to understand your legal needs. The lawyer can provide advice on company formation, drafting standard contracts with shareholders, employees, suppliers and customers and an overview of the regulations that apply.
Intermediate level
This service level includes everything offered in the basic service level, plus additional legal support. This may include drafting non-standard or more complex contracts, assisting in the negotiation of commercial agreements, representing the company in litigation, as well as providing intellectual property protection services.
High-end level
This premium service provides a comprehensive level of service for businesses that have complex legal needs and require regular legal assistance in areas such as intellectual property, acquisitions and M&A, regulatory compliance matters and complex disputes.
In short, a law firm that offers services to a start-up company must be able to adapt to the specific needs of each company. Basic, Mid, and Premium service levels offer a range of legal services to meet the needs of each business based on their level of complexity and budget.
ONBOARDING PROCESS FOR A NEW CUSTOMER
The onboarding process at our firm may vary depending on the specific needs of each company. However, here are the general steps of our effective onboarding process for a new business client.
You must make an appointment with us to discuss your legal needs without obligation on your part for the first 20-30 minutes.
You will need to provide information about your activities, technologies, objectives, employees, financial situation, perceived needs, etc. before the meeting to understand your needs and assess how we can help you on a win-win basis.
During the first meeting, we will take the time to understand your needs and your ability to pay, ask questions to clarify potential issues and inform you about the services we can provide within your budget.
We will present you with a personalized service proposal that meets the specific current needs of the company.
Once you have accepted the service proposal, we will send you a detailed mandate letter which specifies the services that will be provided, the rates, disbursements, payment terms, etc.
We will stay in contact with you to ensure that your legal needs are adequately met.
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Whether you are at the embryonic stage or in the final preparations for your business launch or development, come and chat with us to help you start your project without hassle.
