Tech, Software
& AI Companies
What legal help do tech, software, and AI companies need?
Tech, software, and AI companies need IP protection, AI and privacy compliance, and contract infrastructure for enterprise deals and investor due diligence. On the IP side: copyright for code, trademark for product names, and trade-secret protection for proprietary tech. On the compliance side: privacy law (CCPA, Quebec's Law 25, PIPEDA) for user data, the EU AI Act for AI products with European reach, and sector-specific regulations for AI in regulated industries. On the deal side: SaaS and enterprise master service agreements, NDAs, vendor and customer contracts, and the founder agreements and IP assignments investors check during due diligence.
StarGuard Law, an IP-focused firm admitted in California, Ontario, and Quebec, serves AI and generative-AI companies, SaaS platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, and startup founders across the US and Canada. Cross-border Canadian tech companies get unified coverage on both sides: IP strategy in both registries, contracts drafted for both jurisdictions, and compliance for users in both countries. The profiles below show how the work fits each company type and stage.
AI & Generative AI Companies
Navigate training data rights, AI governance frameworks, and the copyright and liability questions that come with every output your model produces.
SaaS & Subscription Platforms
Secure your IP, close enterprise deals faster, and build the legal infrastructure that holds up in due diligence and fundraising.
E-commerce & Marketplace Platforms
Build the legal infrastructure for your platform: terms of service, seller agreements, dispute resolution policies, and privacy compliance for the US and Canada.
Regulated
AI CompaniesNavigate US and Canadian financial and sector-specific regulations with IP protection, compliant contracts, and legal terms built for regulated industries.
Startup
FoundersGet founder agreements, IP assignments, and legal infrastructure in place before you raise. Investors check, and gaps cost you.
Cross-Border
Canadian Tech CompaniesLegal coverage that works on both sides of the border: IP strategy, cross-border contracts, and compliance for companies scaling between Canada and the US.
Common Questions
Does my SaaS company need its own IP protection?
Yes — your software, brand name, and proprietary technology are all protectable assets. Without registered IP, competitors can copy your product or branding without consequence. We help tech companies build an IP portfolio that protects what they've built and supports fundraising and acquisition readiness.
Book a free discovery callWhat legal documents does a tech startup need before raising funding?
At minimum: a founder agreement, IP assignment agreement, NDA template, and clean cap table documentation. Investors request these in due diligence, and missing or poorly drafted versions can delay or kill a round. We prepare the full legal stack that gets companies investor-ready in California, Ontario, and Quebec.
Book a free discovery callDo I need to register my software as intellectual property in Canada and the US?
Copyright in your code exists automatically at creation, but registration with the US Copyright Office and CIPO gives you the ability to claim statutory damages and creates a public record of ownership. Trademark registration protects your product name and brand across both countries. We handle both.
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