Startups Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for australian businesses.
Do You Need A Bridge Note Lawyer?
Raising bridge funding can be a smart way to extend your startup's runway. Here's when a bridge note fits, what to negotiate and when to use another option.
10 November 2026
Do I Need A Sydney Lawyer For My Fundraising Term Sheet?
Received a seed round term sheet? Here is what to check before you sign, from valuation and preference shares to vesting, board rights and conditions precedent.
9 November 2026
Education Platform Privacy Policy: What To Include
Launching or updating an education platform? Here is what your privacy policy should cover when you collect student, parent, teacher or school data.
9 November 2026
Business Name Checklist Before You Register
Choosing a business name is exciting, but there are a few checks to make first. Here's how to test availability, trade mark risk, domains and ASIC registration steps.
8 November 2026
Do I Need An IP Lawyer To Protect My App Idea?
About to pitch or build your app? Here is how to protect your app idea with the right NDAs, IP assignments, trade marks and founder documents.
8 November 2026
Privacy Policy Template For Health And Wellness Apps
Building a health or wellness app? Your privacy policy needs to cover sensitive information, consent, overseas storage, analytics, push notifications and app store disclosures.
7 November 2026
Do I Need An IP Lawyer Before Launching A Product?
Launching a product? Check your brand, design, content and supplier ownership before you spend on packaging, ads or stock. Here's what to sort out early.
7 November 2026
Company Setup Lawyer Gold Coast: What To Prepare
Setting up a company on the Gold Coast? Here is what to prepare before ASIC registration, including your constitution, shareholders agreement, IP and founder vesting.
7 November 2026
Partnership Agreement Template For Two Founders
Starting a business with one other person? A clear partnership agreement can help you lock in roles, money, IP and exit rules before things get messy.
7 November 2026
Sole Trader To Company Restructure Checklist
Moving from sole trader to company? Here is a practical checklist for ABN, GST, contracts, employees, IP, assets and customer notices.
7 November 2026NDA Checklist For Talking To Manufacturers
Sharing product details with a manufacturer can feel risky. Here's what your NDA should cover before you send designs, samples, formulas or specifications.
6 November 2026
AI Tool Terms Of Use: What Startups Need To Include
Launching an AI product? Your terms of use should cover prompts, outputs, accuracy, data use and acceptable use rules before customers start relying on your tool.
6 November 2026
Trade Mark Adverse Report: Respond Or Rebrand?
Received a trade mark adverse report from IP Australia? Here is how to weigh up responding, amending your application or changing brand direction.
6 November 2026
Website Development Agreement Checklist For Startups
Paying a deposit for a website build? Here's what to check before you sign, from milestones and testing to IP ownership, hosting and handover.
6 November 2026
Cease And Desist Letter Template For Logo Copying
Found another business using a similar logo? Here's how to choose the right claim, gather evidence and send a stronger cease and desist letter.
6 November 2026
SaaS Reseller Agreement Checklist
Appointing a SaaS reseller can help you grow faster, but the agreement needs to cover commissions, customer ownership, support, data and software licensing clearly.
1 November 2026
Do I Need Terms And Conditions For A Marketplace?
Building a marketplace? Your terms need to cover more than a normal website. Here is how to set rules for users, sellers, payments, refunds and content.
1 November 2026Do I Need A Privacy Lawyer For A Health App?
Launching a health app? Health information brings stricter privacy rules. Here is what to check before you collect, store or share user data.
31 October 2026
What Affects The Cost Of A Fixed Term Employment Contract?
Budgeting for a fixed term hire? Here is what can affect the cost of a contract, when a template may work and when tailored legal help is worth it.
31 October 2026
What To Do When A Co-Founder Leaves The Startup
A co-founder exit can feel messy, but the right legal clean-up can protect your shares, IP, records and investor confidence while the startup keeps moving.
31 October 2026
How Does A Ratchet Clause Affect Startup Investment?
Received a term sheet with a ratchet clause? Here's how anti-dilution rights can affect your future ownership and what to negotiate before you sign.
31 October 2026
Do I Need A Holding Company For My Startup?
Thinking about a holding company for your startup? Here's how to weigh up IP ownership, investment, risk separation and restructuring costs before you commit.
31 October 2026
Conflict Of Interest Policy Template For Startups
Need a conflict of interest policy for your startup? Here is what to include for staff, directors, side hustles, suppliers and disclosure forms.
30 October 2026
Heads Of Agreement Vs Term Sheet: Which Do You Need?
Not sure whether to use a heads of agreement, term sheet, letter of intent or MOU? Here is how to choose the right document before the final contract is drafted.
30 October 2026
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