Introduction to US Law

During this 90 minute session we will discuss:

• The basics of forming a US subsidiary
• How to protect your technology in the US with patents and agreements
• How to protect your brand in the US
• An introduction to limiting your risk with US contracts
• An overview of hiring (and firing) US employees

Helping European Companies:

Hodgson Russ has been helping companies grow in the United States for decades, including many of Belgium’s premier emerging companies. Hodgson Russ attorneys help European companies with forming a US entity, tax questions, intellectual property protection, hiring US employees, drafting contracts, acquisitions, data privacy issues, immigration visas, or disputes with vendors or customers. Hodgson Russ has a team of attorneys that frequently work with Belgian companies and are familiar with the differences between US and Belgian law.

Why Hodgson Russ:

Established in 1817, Hodgson Russ is one of the oldest law firms in the United States. It grew into a full-service law firm that today is among the 200 largest American law firms. Hodgson Russ has almost 200 attorneys who assist clients with almost every legal issue a company or entrepreneur may face in over 114 different practice areas and industries. Hodgson Russ attorneys utilize multidisciplinary work teams to meet clients’ specific, often complex needs. These teams allow our lawyers to build relationships based on a deep knowledge of our clients’ operations, environment, and culture, creating immense value for our clients, as well as collegial long-term relationships.

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Location: Corda Incubator (Corda-A) – Pitch corner