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Protecting a brand means obtaining the exclusive rights to use it, and therefore the absolute right of ownership. Only by registering a trademark can a third party be prevented from using it without the start-up’s consent, and from taking action for infringement.
Protecting a brand means obtaining the exclusive rights to use it, and therefore the absolute right of ownership. Only by registering a trademark can a third party be prevented from using it without the start-up’s consent, and from taking action for infringement.
Informing data subjects is mandatory if your startup processes personal data. The GDPR requires clear and precise information. How do I inform the people whose personal data I process? What information do I need to pass on?
Keeping a register of processing activities is mandatory if your startup processes personal data (as controller and processor) with regard to European regulations (RGPD). What are the obligations imposed by Article 30 of the RGPD? How to keep records of personal data processing?
How do you know if your startup is subject to the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)? How do you distinguish whether your startup is acting as a processor or a data controller under the RGPD? What are your obligations under the RGPD?
Declaring your personal data processing to the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) is mandatory if your startup processes personal data. In addition, Law no. 2013-450 of June 19, 2013 (“Law no. 2013-450”) on the protection of personal data lays down further obligations when you process personal data or sensitive data.
The founding partners’ agreement is a confidential contract signed by the start-up’s founding shareholders. This is not the shareholders’ agreement signed with investors as part of a fund-raising operation. The latter will be the subject of a separate article.
When a start-up is growing fast and looking to accelerate its development, most entrepreneurs seek funding from business angels, institutional investors or investment funds.
Is your start-up growing fast and looking to accelerate its development? First of all, congratulations on this first phase of success! Like most entrepreneurs, you’ll be looking for funding from business angels or investment funds.