What industries does Embedded Counsel specialize in?

Embedded Counsel focuses on key legal areas vital to the success of small to medium-sized businesses, particularly in the fast-paced and highly regulated sectors of corporate, business, commercial, intellectual property, and privacy law. With extensive experience leading legal departments at Boston-area software companies, Dylan and John bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the unique challenges these industries face. Here’s a closer look at our areas of specialization:

Corporate Law: Embedded Counsel provides comprehensive corporate legal services, assisting businesses from their formation through all stages of growth. Whether you’re a startup looking for advice on entity formation or an established company planning mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, we ensure that your corporate decisions are legally sound and strategically aligned with your business goals. Our experience in leading corporate legal departments enables us to offer pragmatic solutions tailored to your unique corporate structure and vision.

Business and Commercial Law: We understand the day-to-day legal needs of running a business, and our expertise in business and commercial law ensures that your operations are legally compliant and structured for success. From negotiating and drafting contracts to handling disputes, supplier agreements, and employment issues, we provide support that helps protect your business interests. Our hands-on experience in managing business operations for software companies gives us the ability to offer advice that’s not only legally sound but also practical in the context of today’s business environment.

Intellectual Property (IP) Law: Protecting intellectual property is crucial for businesses, particularly in industries where innovation drives success. Embedded Counsel specializes in intellectual property law, helping clients secure and protect patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We assist with IP strategy, registration, and enforcement, ensuring that your intellectual assets are safeguarded and that your business remains competitive. Our experience in the tech sector means we are well-versed in handling the IP needs of software, technology, and digital businesses.

Privacy Law: In today’s data-driven world, privacy compliance is essential. Embedded Counsel helps businesses navigate complex privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other data protection laws. We develop and implement comprehensive data privacy programs tailored to your industry and operations, ensuring that your business complies with relevant laws and avoids costly penalties. Our privacy law expertise extends beyond mere compliance; we focus on building privacy into your business strategy, ensuring that your data handling practices support growth and mitigate risk.

Industry-Specific Expertise: Dylan and John’s background in the software industry gives Embedded Counsel a unique edge in understanding the specific legal challenges faced by businesses in tech, SaaS, and healthcare. From software licensing and commercial negotiations to regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection, we provide industry-specific advice that helps your business thrive in competitive markets.

At Embedded Counsel, our specialized legal services are designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, providing strategic, industry-focused guidance to help you achieve your goals while mitigating risk.