NY Landing Lesson 3: Legal - Entity Selection and Registration for Multi-Market Companies

i2i continues to drive the "IP2 Scale Out Program," helping promising Taiwanese startups expand into the U.S. market. The program brought ten teams to New York for a month-long immersive landing training. The third session took place on May 28.

Lesson 3: Legal Seminar—Entity Selection and Registration for Multi-Market Companies

Instructors: Sylvia Tsai, Hou-Ying Li (Geng & Associates)

Both experts have extensive legal backgrounds, focusing on helping businesses with registration, compliance, and operations in international markets. They specialize in setting up U.S. companies and protecting intellectual property rights.

Key Topics

Legal Procedures for Establishing a Company

This part covered the legal process of forming a company in the U.S., including the necessary paperwork, registration steps, and state-specific requirements. The goal was to help entrepreneurs understand the process of getting a company up and running from scratch.

Choosing the Right Business Structure

The instructors explained the pros and cons of different business structures, such as LLCs (Limited Liability Companies) and Corporations. They also provided guidance on how to choose the best structure based on your business model and long-term goals.

Compliance Requirements and Intellectual Property Protection

Emphasis was placed on the compliance standards startups must meet to operate in the U.S. Additionally, the session covered intellectual property protection, outlining the steps for filing patents and trademarks to safeguard core technology and brand assets.

Patent and Trademark Application Process

A detailed analysis of the application process for patents and trademarks was provided, along with practical advice to help entrepreneurs avoid common legal pitfalls. This ensures that their innovations are legally protected.