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The BOOM

Advise on Patentability of Technology

Summary:

Advise a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged teenagers on the patentability of its technology.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The BOOM is a nonprofit dedicated to growing engineering skills and economic opportunities for disadvantaged teenagers. In addition to teaching entrepreneurship, engineering, and economic skills, the organization invents technical solutions that enable marginalized communities to fabricate and market handmade electronic products.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production
Legal Issue(s):

BOOM engineers created a hardware component that makes it easier to assemble battery packs, which  lowers the barriers to product design and small-scale manufacturing. While it will be shared freely in the organization’s educational programming, the BOOM hopes to sell or license the component to raise funds for their educational activities. The technology was made public at the end of 2021, and a Lex Mundi member firm has already advised the BOOM on the basic requirements around obtaining a patent. Now, the BOOM team is seeking a consultation to determine whether their product is patentable. If possible, and subject to capacity, they would also appreciate assistance filing the patent itself. However, this is a secondary request.

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Rivrb Inc.

Consultation on Cap Table

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise using technology to promote racial equity by providing a consultation on its cap table.

Referred by:

  • Other
Jurisdictions: U.S. (DE C Corp)
About the Organization: Rivrb is a social enterprise committed to promoting tech solutions for racial equity. In furtherance of this mission, the Rivrb team has created a software solution to shatter online echo-chambers by flipping people’s social media feeds.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Rivrb is an early stage startup and they are seeking a consultation to go over their capitalization table to discuss where it stands, and how it can be adjusted to best fit their structure/needs.

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