9 guides

Intellectual Property and Legal

Your IP and contracts are often what makes a young company valuable, and they are among the first things checked in due diligence. These guides cover protecting ideas, code and brand, data protection, contracts, employment law and national security rules.

Included with every Future Founders and Founders Ticket, along with the whole library (117 guides, worth £2,925, 12 months' access).

The UK IP Map

Your IP is often your most valuable asset at seed, but each type of right protects something different.

£25

Patent Strategy for Startups

A patent can be a real fundraising asset, but filing at the wrong time, or disclosing too early, can lose the right altogether.

£25

Own Your Code

Investors check that your company owns its code.

£25

Brand Protection

A brand you cannot protect is a brand you could lose.

£25

Monetising IP

IP can earn revenue, reduce tax and raise your valuation.

£25

Data Protection Done Properly

Data protection is checked in diligence and asked about by customers.

£25

Understanding Startup Contracts

The contracts you sign with customers and suppliers end up in the data room.

£25

Employment Law for Founders

Your first hire brings legal obligations, and the Employment Rights Act 2025 is changing them.

£25

Sensitive Tech and National Security

Some investments in sensitive technology must be notified to government before completion, and missing this can void the deal.

£25