Contracts that protect you and help you close deals
NDAs, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and employment terms drafted to hold up when it matters
Explore ContractsTechnology & IP Law for Founders
The Legal Foundation Every Company Needs
From day one formation to long-term IP protection, ILKAYlaw gives founders and tech companies the contracts and legal structure needed to scale without exposure.
Representing founders and tech companies across the U.S.
Protect. Build. Scale.
What We Do
Legal Solutions for Founders and Technology Companies
Focused counsel for the moments when your business model, brand, platform, and contracts need to hold up under real pressure.
Build it right from the start
Entity selection, operating agreements, founder equity, and compliance — all done correctly so you never have to fix it later
Explore FormationOwn what you build and create
Source code protection, trade secrets, licensing strategy, and enforcement — keeping your competitive advantage locked down
Explore IP ProtectionYour brand is not protected until it is registered
Federal trademark search, filing, monitoring, and enforcement — handled in-house by an attorney who knows tech and innovation
Register Your TrademarkFractional In-House Counsel
Your company's lawyer — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Many growing companies need a trusted legal partner on an ongoing basis but aren't ready to hire general counsel full-time. ILKAY Law offers a fractional in-house model: consistent access to experienced counsel for contracts, IP, employment questions, vendor deals, and anything else that comes up — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
One attorney. One relationship. All your legal needs in one place.
Our Process
Trademark Registration in Three Steps
A structured, attorney-guided procedure designed to make the path from idea to protected asset clear, disciplined, and defensible.
Step 01
Comprehensive Trademark Search
An extensive search to identify conflicts before they become expensive problems.
Step 02
Attorney Consultation
Clear guidance on viability, filing strategy, and ways to strengthen the application.
Step 03
Application Filed
Your USPTO application is prepared and submitted with the right mark details and goods or services categories.
About Dan Ilkay
Technology and IP Counsel for Founders Building Something Real
Dan focuses his practice on technology and intellectual property law, representing founders, startups, and growth-stage companies on trademarks, contracts, formation, and IP strategy. He has represented clients in a wide variety of fields ranging from software and SaaS to digital media to consumer products.
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20+
Years serving technology companies
What Clients Say
Trusted by Founders and Technology Companies
"Dan helped us structure our IP assignments before our Series A closed. He caught two issues our investors' counsel would have flagged — and fixed them before they became problems."
— Alex R., Founder, SaaS Platform
"We needed trademark clearance done fast before a product launch. Dan turned it around in 48 hours and explained what we could and couldn't do in plain English. That's rare."
— Maria L., CEO, Consumer Tech
"ILKAYlaw handled our contractor agreements and helped us navigate an employment classification question. Practical, direct, and fast — exactly what a growing company needs."
— Jordan T., COO, Marketplace Startup