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Olswang’s tech offering

26 November 2015
Issue: 7678 / Categories: Legal News
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Law firm Olswang has launched equIP, a dedicated free-to-join programme that provides legal advice and support to UK scale-ups and entrepreneurs with a focus on intellectual property (IP), corporate and commercial advice. The programme is targeted at experienced teams leading IP-rich tech start-ups that seek guidance on governance and compliance. Companies that qualify for the programme should expect their next fundraising round to be between £500k and £5m. They get discounted legal advice, including fixed-fee services, a dedicated relationship manager, introductions to peers and internet service providers, promotion and marketing through Olswang channels, and exclusive events and training.

Issue: 7678 / Categories: Legal News
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