Team & Asset Protection

Our Core Service Areas

Your people and your ideas are your startup’s true value. Investors know it — and so do we. Our job is to help you lock in both, so you can build a stronger company and attract the right talent and funding.

ESOP Structuring & Compliance — Build Your A-Team

Early on, you might not have the budget for big salaries — but you can offer something more powerful: ownership. We help you design Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) that attract, motivate, and keep top talent invested in your success.

We handle everything end-to-end:

  • Plan Design: Right number of shares, fair vesting schedules, and terms that align with your growth goals.

  • Legal & Approvals: All paperwork plus seamless board and shareholder approval.

Compliance: Timely and accurate ROC filings under the Companies Act, 2013 — no stress, no slip-ups.

Intellectual Property (IP) Advisory — Protect Your Big Idea

Your idea, your brand, your creations — that’s your competitive edge. We make sure they stay yours.

Our approach is practical and investment-ready:

  • Trademark Advisory: Strategy and guidance to register and protect your brand name and logo, securing exclusive rights and stopping copycats.

  • IP Valuation: Assign a real, defensible value to your intellectual property. A strong IP portfolio can boost your overall valuation and make investors see your business as a market leader.

Frequently Asked Questions

ESOPs allow startups to attract and retain top talent by offering ownership when they may not have the budget for large salaries. This keeps employees motivated and invested in the company’s long-term success.

We handle everything from drafting the plan, getting board/shareholder approvals, and preparing all necessary legal documents to timely ROC filings under the Companies Act, 2013. This ensures zero compliance risks.

We assist in trademark registration, strategy, and brand protection, as well as IP valuation to strengthen your startup’s worth and attract investors.

A well-documented IP valuation adds real financial value to your ideas and creations. It makes your business more appealing to investors and can significantly improve your fundraising potential.

No, our ESOP and IP advisory services are designed for all types of startups, whether in technology, retail, consulting, or manufacturing. Any company looking to protect its people and ideas can benefit.

ESOPs give employees skin in the game, aligning their success with your company’s growth. It’s a powerful retention tool, especially when cash is limited in the early stages.

Typically 3–6 weeks from planning to final approvals, depending on your company structure and board availability.

Ideally, yes. A registered trademark reassures investors that your brand is legally protected and reduces future legal risks.

Absolutely. A documented, defensible IP valuation can directly impact investor perception, especially if your business relies heavily on unique technology, brand, or content.

No problem — we can design a retrospective ESOP plan that rewards early contributors while keeping future grants flexible.

Build a Team Investors Trust and Protect What’s Yours

Whether it’s structuring ESOPs to attract top talent or safeguarding your intellectual property before fundraising, we make sure your people and ideas stay secure and investor-ready.

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