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Streamlining the SaaS Contract Process

Best Practices from Ben Oelsner All too often, software as a service (SaaS) deals get stuck in negotiation, with roadblocks popping up at each step in the process. In a recent interview with J. Ryan Williams of Sales Collider, KO partner Ben Oelsner shared his insights and best practices to…

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Sphero Acquires KO Client Specdrums

Boulder based connected toy company Sphero has acquired fellow Boulder based startup Specdrums. Specdrums offers app-controlled rings worn by users that can turn color into sound when touched. This can be used to create music as well as to help those with color blindness. Read the full story here.

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Does your company work with a faculty or student advisor?

Take these steps to protect your IP. Faculty and graduate students (collectively referred to as faculty) at large research universities are generally able to commercialize their expertise as employees or consultants in the private sector. However, those universities generally have detailed policies governing how much time faculty can spend on…

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New Colorado Law Sets Shortest Data Breach Notification Requirements in U.S.

What you need to know to be ready by Sept. 1, 2018 On May 29, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law House Bill 18-1128, which sets stricter requirements for data breach notifications, reasonable data security, and the disposal of personal information regarding Colorado residents. Under the new law, which takes effect…

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KO Client Madwire Acquires SilverEdge

Longtime KO client Madwire, a Fort Collins-based digital marketing software and services company, recently acquired SilverEdge, a Loveland-based small business payment systems provider. The KO team comprised of Jennifer Rosenthal and Melissa Mellen represented Madwire in the transaction. KO has represented Madwire in connection with financings and acquisition work. Read more about the acquisition.

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KO Client BIGR Ventures Invests in Soozy’s Muffins

KO client BIGR Ventures and AccelFoods led a $2.5 million round of funding for frozen baked goods company Soozy’s, the first institutional funding for the grain-free, gluten-free brand. The funding reflects increased interest in grain-free products which are expected to grow from $200 million today to $4 billion by 2020.…

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We’re Hiring

KO is growing and looking for attorneys to join our team! KO is seeking a corporate transactional attorney with three to five years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions, financings, securities and general corporate law at a top national or international firm. KO is also seeking a commercial…

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KO Distillery Client Wins International Award Ahead of Colorado June Opening

May 22, 2018 – KO client Dry Land Distillers, a Longmont-based craft distillery that produces unique, Colorado-inspired spirits using local and indigenous ingredients, was recently awarded the bronze medal at the international London Spirits Competition. Dry Land’s Prickly Pear Spirit earned the award based on drinkability, value, packaging and design.…