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 ContractsThe Legal Foundation Every Company Needs
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 Trademark → TMRegisterNow.comOur 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
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