High-tech and innovation
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower
Steve Jobs
At Ivri, Kerner & Co. Law Firm, we provide comprehensive legal counsel to startups, high-tech companies, and technology businesses at every stage of their growth. Our clients operate across a wide range of industries, including DevOps, Cybersecurity, AdTech, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, and Software as a Service (SaaS). We assist our clients in addressing complex legal and commercial matters, including corporate governance, commercial agreements, fundraising, intellectual property protection, employment matters, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Our legal advice is tailored to each client's business objectives, enabling them to grow with confidence while effectively managing legal risks.
As part of our legal services, we advise startups, entrepreneurs, and investors and assist in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Preparation and Negotiation of SaaS Agreements - SaaS (Software as a Service) agreements govern the provision of cloud-based software services. These agreements typically address licensing terms, subscription models, service levels (SLAs), data privacy, information security, intellectual property rights, limitations of liability, and termination provisions, ensuring that the relationship between the service provider and the customer is clearly defined and legally protected.
- Preparation and Negotiation of Software Development Agreements - Software Development Agreements establish the legal framework for the development of software between the developer and the client. They define the scope of the project, development milestones, payment terms, ownership of intellectual property, source code rights, licensing arrangements, confidentiality obligations, acceptance procedures, warranties, and maintenance or support services. These agreements ensure that the rights and obligations of both parties are clearly defined and legally protected.
- Preparation of Advertising Services Agreements - Advertising Services Agreements govern the relationship between publishers, advertisers, advertising agencies, and digital marketing service providers. They define the scope of the advertising services, payment and revenue-sharing mechanisms, campaign performance metrics, intellectual property rights, confidentiality obligations, data protection and privacy requirements, and compliance with applicable advertising laws and platform policies. Where relevant, the agreements also address in-app advertising, virtual currencies, and other digital monetization models.
- Preparation of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) - (DPAs) establish the legal framework for the processing of personal data by third-party service providers acting on behalf of data controllers. They define the parties' respective obligations regarding data security, confidentiality, the use of subprocessors, international data transfers, and the handling of personal data, while ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and the Israeli Privacy Protection Law.
- Preparation of Investment Agreements - We provide comprehensive legal counsel throughout the investment process, representing startups, founders, and investors in equity financing transactions. Our services include preparing and negotiating investment agreements and related transaction documents, conducting legal due diligence, advising on corporate governance matters, protecting our clients' interests during negotiations, and providing strategic legal support from the initial stages of the transaction through to its successful completion.
- Representation before the Israel Innovation Authority - We assist startups and technology companies throughout the application process before the Israel Innovation Authority. Our services include legal support in preparing and reviewing application documents, advising on intellectual property ownership, regulatory compliance, funding agreements, and ongoing obligations, while working closely with the client's professional advisors to maximize the prospects of a successful application.
Drawing on our extensive experience in commercial, corporate, and technology law, we provide practical, business-oriented legal advice tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our goal is to help our clients navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges while protecting their commercial interests and supporting their long-term growth.
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