Raising capital and growing a team are existential exercises for startups. Investment and growth also inevitably have profound effects on a company’s culture and environment. Whether you’re looking at forming an entity, taking on venture funding, entering new markets in the US or Europe, or M&A, we help you make decisions that will protect your financial and cultural integrity.

Innovation is the lifeblood of emerging growth. And since no two companies are the same, your IP strategy needs to prioritize the unique strengths and resources of your firm. We have decades of IP experience, from trademarks to trade secrets, from patent strategy to licensing strategy, from fundamental protections to complex, multi-jurisdictional regimes suitable for corporate behemoths. We can create solutions that increase the value of companies at every stage of development.

The art of contract drafting is equal parts knowing the law, understanding industry norms, and reading the room. Sometimes excessive negotiation is overkill and doesn’t add value. Sometimes, you really have to stand your ground. Words matter. Presentation matters, too. Whether you are creating a sales template, negotiating a license to a foundational patent, hiring a contractor, or simply signing an NDA, we are your effective guide, with your ultimate goals in mind at all times.

Our lawyers work with AI companies creating specialized tools in fields such as drug discovery, content creation, sound design, and media monitoring, as well as those creating massive, general-purpose models. We can speak your language and help solve problems in this most cutting-edge of fields.

Web3 technologies are driving a revolution in services and architecture. Companies in this space have seemingly limitless potential and are seeing sky-high valuations. The risks here are also great, due to the undeveloped and evolving legal landscape. This is not a space to be a DIY lawyer, yet good counsel is hard to find. We can help. We partner efficiently with leading legal experts in the US and in Europe, and can help you chart a course in a safe and cost-effective manner.

When it comes to operating globally, there is no substitute for having been there. Arlenbach Legal has decades of experience advising clients in Silicon Valley and the broader U.S. tech/media sector, and an equally long history working with clients throughout Europe. Whether you are a Swiss company trying to demystify the U.S. venture capital process, a Spanish company negotiating IP rights in Germany, or an American startup looking to take advantage of the Irish taxation regime, Arlenbach Legal understands the opportunities as well as the cultural differences, and brings a proven, trusted network of advisors who can assist in almost any jurisdiction.