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Paul Swegle

Nov 48 min read

Launch a Patent Program in 6 Steps

Is your company patenting its patentable inventions? If not, others can file patent applications right on top of your core innovations...

Paul Swegle

Oct 2110 min read

True or False - “The best form of incorporation is what they call an LLC.” Fact Check: False, Depends on Facts

This article explains the pros and cons of starting a new biz as a limited liability company or as a corporation. Despite what a famous...

Paul Swegle

Oct 108 min read

Securities Law Tips for Startups

As you might guess from this old picture from my days in the SEC's Enforcement and Corporation Finance divisions, I’ve been thinking...

Paul Swegle

Sep 916 min read

Founders - Beware of Bad Advice

Startup founders need to be selective in filtering and evaluating advice. Consider an advisor's experience, track record, and motivations.

Paul Swegle

Jul 65 min read

Admin Law - "It's Alive!"

I took the "admin law" class in law school. It was deadly dull and the professor didn't breathe any life into it. But suddenly in 2024,...