Spiller Law

Spiller Law Spiller Law is a San Francisco-based business, entertainment, and estate planning law practice Spiller Law also offers estate planning services.

Spiller Law is a business and entertainment law practice located in San Francisco, California. Since 2006, Spiller Law has advised startup to medium-sized businesses, media companies, film and television producers, YouTube channels, sports personalities, and game companies.

Who owns the work you pay for? From work-for-hire to contractor agreements, we make IP clear so creators and startups do...
05/29/2026

Who owns the work you pay for? From work-for-hire to contractor agreements, we make IP clear so creators and startups don’t lose what they’ve built in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and beyond. Read more and get help: https://wix.to/Xx6BQwZ 🔐✨ Call us to discuss your contract and secure your work.

Founders: get investor-ready with a simple compliance checklist from a firm that’s helped startups for 20 years. I’ll wa...
05/28/2026

Founders: get investor-ready with a simple compliance checklist from a firm that’s helped startups for 20 years. I’ll walk you through choosing the right business structure, getting founder agreements in place, and securing early IP so your cap table stays clean. Ready to simplify legal steps and boost investor confidence? Book an introductory consult: https://wix.to/fBXRFRs 🚀🔒

Choosing the right company type affects your IP, investor interest, and how much control you keep. With 20 years helping...
05/26/2026

Choosing the right company type affects your IP, investor interest, and how much control you keep. With 20 years helping founders, I guide startups in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and beyond through LLC, S‑corp, and C‑corp choices so you can protect creative work and stay investor-ready. Curious which structure fits your bootstrapped project or VC plan? Visit https://wix.to/TLVqbEU to learn more and book a consult.

Unclear ownership language causes investor hesitation. A clear contractor-assignment clause keeps ownership with the sta...
05/22/2026

Unclear ownership language causes investor hesitation. A clear contractor-assignment clause keeps ownership with the startup, cuts potential disputes, and speeds up closing. At Spiller Law, Lindsay Spiller focuses on founder-friendly contracts shaped by Silicon Valley norms. Want the same clarity for your agreements? Visit https://wix.to/mEHH6QV to learn more.

Founders: finish these 3 legal steps in Year One to protect your startup and make fundraising smoother. With 20 years of...
05/21/2026

Founders: finish these 3 legal steps in Year One to protect your startup and make fundraising smoother. With 20 years of business and entertainment law experience, we at Spiller Law help San Francisco, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley teams avoid loss of IP, founder disputes, and launch delays.

1) Clear equity and founder agreements.

2) Proper IP assignment and protection.

3) Contracts and compliance for customers and vendors.

Need help? Visit https://wix.to/ug9xrmM to get started. 📍Serving 595 Pacific Ave, San Francisco and 1300 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. ⚖️💼

Licensing your IP can turn creativity into steady revenue. Here are three practical models we recommend:1) Exclusive vs....
05/20/2026

Licensing your IP can turn creativity into steady revenue. Here are three practical models we recommend:

1) Exclusive vs. non‑exclusive: choose exclusivity for premium deals, non‑exclusive to scale widely.

2) Territory/duration tailoring: limit rights to California or set timeframes that match project goals.

3) Revenue‑share arrangements: align incentives with partners in entertainment and tech collaborations.

With two decades of founder-focused counsel, we help startups and creators design licensing that grows value and protects what matters. Learn more: https://wix.to/SM09QnE

We’re hosting “Coffee in San Francisco” — an informal morning meetup for founders, creatives, and small business owners....
05/20/2026

We’re hosting “Coffee in San Francisco” — an informal morning meetup for founders, creatives, and small business owners. Join me at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco on May 22 for a relaxed conversation about practical startup legal steps: business formation, protecting IP, and smarter contract negotiation. Come with questions or just bring your coffee — I’ll share founder-focused tips from my 20 years working in business and entertainment law. RSVP and details: https://wix.to/gS3yppF ☕️🤝

What legal question do you want answered at the event? Drop it below — we’d love to cover it.

Choosing the right entity shapes your startup’s taxes, investor appeal, equity split, and IP control. I help founders we...
05/19/2026

Choosing the right entity shapes your startup’s taxes, investor appeal, equity split, and IP control. I help founders weigh LLC vs S‑Corp vs C‑Corp so your structure supports fundraising and future licensing. Serving startups in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and beyond. Get practical, founder-first guidance. Learn more: https://wix.to/wVHNLfH ⚖️💼

Deciding between work-for-hire and a license can make or break your project’s value. At Spiller Law, we help founders an...
05/18/2026

Deciding between work-for-hire and a license can make or break your project’s value. At Spiller Law, we help founders and creators in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and beyond protect what matters. 🔒📄

Work-for-hire: company owns all IP immediately. Best for one-off contractor tasks where you need full control.
License: creator keeps rights and grants use. Ideal when you want to retain future value or revenue streams.
Assignment: creator transfers ownership. Useful when investors or acquirers require clear title.

Example: A software startup hires a composer for a game. A work-for-hire gives the startup full control but the composer loses future royalties. A license lets the composer earn ongoing income while the startup secures necessary usage rights.

We draft agreements that reduce risk and preserve value for both sides. Learn more at https://wix.to/4BXqurD and ask how to protect your IP today.

Founders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and beyond, let’s close the legal gaps investors notice. At Spill...
05/15/2026

Founders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and beyond, let’s close the legal gaps investors notice. At Spiller Law, we help startups fix corporate governance holes, put founder agreements in place, and correctly classify contractors so your cap table stays clean and disputes stay rare. With 20 years of business and entertainment law experience, I focus on founder-first solutions that make you investor-ready. Learn how we’ve reduced founder disputes and tightened documentation. Ready to chat? DM us or visit https://wix.to/d9pvydd 🔒🤝

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