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The Institute of Black Imagination

Consultation on IP Ownership

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit celebrating art and design by providing a consultation on IP ownership.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Institute of Black Imagination is a nonprofit that celebrates past, present, and future art and design. Their mission is to inspire, engage, and help underserved populations unleash their imagination. To this end, they are assembling a library archive, the founder hosts a podcast that incorporates Black and Brown voices around design thinking, and they are developing a post-secondary design curriculum.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The Institute of Black Imagination is seeking a consultation to help them assess ownership rights in the trademark, name, and logo of the organization as some portions were registered by the founder personally, though the organization paid for the development of the logo through a grant earmarked for its creation. The organization would like to discuss the best approach so they can continue to use the IP. They would appreciate help pursuing a license or a transfer, as appropriate, and an understanding of best practices in pricing and duration should they need to pursue a license. If possible, they would appreciate assistance drafting the license itself. But this is a secondary request.

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Ahaana Ventures

Consultation on Establishing Nonprofit

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise committed to investing in women founders and other historically underrepresented entrepreneurs across South Asia by advising on establishing a U.S. non-profit.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Ahaana Ventures is committed to building a more diverse, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Asia. Leveraging their entrepreneurial expertise and global networks, they provide catalytic social and financial capital, strategic advisory support and leadership coaching to women founders and other historically underrepresented entrepreneurs, enabling them to drive positive social and environmental change in their communities and beyond.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Life on Land (sustainability of ecosystems), Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The Ahaana Ventures team would like to establish a U.S. non-profit that can make early-stage impact investments in South Asia (primarily India). Any returns would be re-invested in other mission-aligned ventures. They are seeking a consultation to discuss a handful of discrete questions, including whether a 501(c)(3) structure is appropriate, and any major requirements and/or implications to consider when setting up a nonprofit for the purpose of impact investing. After the consultation, Ahaana Ventures would appreciate assistance incorporating and filing for tax exempt status. However, this is a secondary request.

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Solid as Gold Consulting

Review Template Management and Distribution Contracts

Summary:

Assist a startup music and film production company that offers opportunities to minorities and refugees by reviewing their template Management and Distribution contracts.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Solid as Gold Consulting is a music and film production company with its own distribution technology. Importantly, they work across 60 countries and provide opportunities for minority and refugees groups to develop professional careers.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Solid as Gold Consulting is seeking assistance reviewing their template Management and Distribution agreements for use with artists. Both were drafted by the Harvard Law Clinic, and the Solid as Gold Consulting team is seeking a second set of eyes to ensure the contracts adequately cover their needs.

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Avol, Inc.

Review/Revise Contract Setting Forth Terms of Investment in Exchange for Services

Summary:

Urgent – Assist a startup building autonomous electric aircraft by reviewing a contract setting forth terms of an investment in exchange for using a specified service provider.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Avol builds hyper efficient autonomous electric aircraft for use by logistics carriers, both reducing costs and harmful emissions.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

Avol plans to enter into an agreement, whereby they receive an investment in exchange for agreeing to contract with a specified service provider. They are seeking assistance reviewing the terms of the agreement and building it out if necessary. This is a time sensitive request, and the Avol team would like to complete the project by 6/9 at the latest.

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TechLit Africa

Advise on Best Way to Structure Relationship Between Two Entities

Summary:

Advise a non-profit providing tech education in Kenya on the best way to structure the relationship between two entities.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: TechLit Africa is a non-profit organization that aims to end inter-generational poverty in Kenya by leveraging the digital economy. They repurpose old computers to build computer labs in rural primary schools, giving kids the opportunity to gain technical skills that will position them for family-sustaining jobs and brighter futures.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

TechLit Africa has two separate entities, a 501c3 registered in Illinois and a Community Based Organization in Kenya. They fundraise and receive computer donations through the U.S. nonprofit. Then, the U.S. entity provides financial assistance and gives the computers to the Kenyan CBO. This entity carries out all of the operations on the ground in Kenya. Currently, the 501c3 and CBO are wholly independent of each other. The Tech Lit Africa team is seeking assistance determining how best to structure the relationship between these entities given their joint mission/work.

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RE-Assist

Respond to Discrete Questions About Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Rules

Summary:

Assist a health-tech startup working to improve patient experiences and outcomes by answering discrete questions about two Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rules.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: RE-Assist is a social enterprise working to improve the lives of patients in transitions of care while improving productivity, utilization between providers, and reducing the burden of care. The RE-Assist team partners with healthcare institutions to greatly reduce patient readmissions, length of stay, and expedite the referral process to connect patients with resources and service providers suited for their unique needs.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The RE-Assist team is seeking guidance on two new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rules: (i) The Impact Act 2019; and the (ii) Interoperability and Patient Access Rule 2020. With respect to The Impact Act, they’d like to better understand the discharge process from the hospital and to clarify whether it is the hospital’s responsibility to make sure patients are informed of post-acute services. If so, they’d like to know what details are required. With respect to the Interoperability and Patient Access Rule 2020, they’d like to understand whether skilled nursing facilities are required to make patient information accessible digitally.

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RADIKAL

Explain Provisions in Grant Agreement

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise engaged in micro-lending in Haiti by reviewing the terms of a Grant Agreement.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: RADIKAL is a social enterprise focused on creating opportunities for Haitian women living in poverty by investing in micro-enterprises.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
  • Visit RADIKAL
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

RADIKAL recently signed a Grant Agreement. They are seeking assistance walking through the agreement to ensure they understand the provisions and to identify any red flags.

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