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EdLight

Review Consultant Contracts/Advise on Use of IP

Summary:

Assist an organization ensuring all students have access to quality teaching by reviewing agreements signed by a consultant who is transitioning off of the team and advising on how this individual can and cannot use the organization’s IP moving forward (contracts generally governed by DE law).

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S. (two of three agreements governed by DE law)
About the Organization: EdLight is an edtech company working to make sure all kids, regardless of their backgrounds and where they live, have access to strong teaching. EdLight automatically analyzes handwritten student math work, shows individual student gaps with recommended next steps, and provides Math leaders with school and district level analysis. In order to make sure they are reaching the intended populations, they focus their work in schools where 90 percent of the students are on free and reduced lunch and in schools in Sub- Saharan Africa.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

EdLight’s Head of Engineering is transitioning out of his role with the company in the coming weeks. He will transition from a consultant to an advisory role. His intention is to continue working in the edtech space. He plans to both create his own startup and to offer his services to other edtech companies. When he joined EdLight, he signed a: (i) Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (“PIAA”); (ii) Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”); and (iv) Consulting Agreement.

EdLight’s CEO has a very positive relationship with this individual. Both parties want to balance protecting EdLight’s intellectual property/interests and allowing him to continue making a positive impact in the edtech space. He has voluntarily agreed to sign an agreement outlining what he can and cannot do moving forward.

The EdLight team is seeking a consultation to review the agreements this individual has already signed and to advise on EdLight’s rights. Then, if necessary, they would appreciate assistance drafting an agreement detailing the terms of the relationship moving forward.

EdLight is a Delaware PBC based in NJ. The governing law of the PIIA and Consulting Agreement is Delaware. The governing law of the NDA is Massachusetts. The employee is based in Brazil. EdLight understands the attorney will be speaking from the US perspective.

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Skillsgapp

Trademark Registration

Summary:

Assist a workforce development technology company by registering a trademark.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Skillsgapp is a workforce development technology company that designs career exploration games, Skillionaire Games, and digital learning experiences for youth (13-22+). Through partnerships with employers, colleges, workforce organizations, and government agencies, their games and resources are made available at no cost to schools and students to use to prepare for the future of work. Students can discover career pathways, develop career readiness skills, and connect to pathways and opportunities in high-demand industries.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

The Skillsgapp team is seeking assistance registering a trademark for the name “Skillionaire.” They have done an initial search, and the name appears to be available for their industry.

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Skillsgapp

Draft Membership Interest Sale and Separation Agreement

Summary:

Assist a workforce development technology company by preparing a membership interest sale and separation agreement (incorporated in SC).

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Jurisdictions: SC
About the Organization: Skillsgapp is a workforce development technology company that designs career exploration games, Skillionaire Games, and digital learning experiences for youth (13-22+). Through partnerships with employers, colleges, workforce organizations, and government agencies, their games and resources are made available at no cost to schools and students to use to prepare for the future of work. Students can discover career pathways, develop career readiness skills, and connect to pathways and opportunities in high-demand industries.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

The Skillsgapp team is seeking legal assistance to prepare a purchase of membership interest and separation agreement for a co-founder who exited the company at the end of 2025. The split was very amicable. The terms are largely laid out in the Operating Agreement (which can be provided upon request) and have already been mutually agreed upon. They are simply looking to formally document the arrangement, including the purchase of membership interest and separation terms. Their goal is to ensure all necessary agreements are properly executed and maintained in the corporate records as Skillsgapp moves forward with restructuring the company. They are an LLC (taxed as an S Corp) and incorporated in South Carolina

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ASL Aspire

Register Trademarks

Summary:

Assist an organization teaching STEM to deaf and hard of hearing students by registering trademarks for their name, logo, and slogan.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: ASL Aspire is an online educational platform that teaches STEM to K-12 deaf and hard of hearing students and their teachers through games.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

ASL Aspire is seeking assistance registering their name, logo, and slogan. A team of law students agreed to assist in 2021. However, it does not appear that anything was ever filed or registered at the time.

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Platform for Labour Action International

Draft Affiliation Agreement

Summary:

Assist an organization working to provide legal aid to marginalized workers in Uganda by drafting an affiliation agreement between their U.S. and Ugandan entities.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: United States (Ugandan review will be addressed separately)
About the Organization: Platform for Labor Action (PLA) is a well-established Ugandan organization dedicated to providing legal aid to marginalized workers earning under $160/month and stopping child labour. In 2023, Platform for Labour Action International was established in the United States to support PLA’s mission through research, future fundraising, and expanded operations.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education
Legal Issue(s):

Platform for Labor Action (PLA) is a well-established Ugandan organization dedicated to providing legal aid to marginalized workers earning under $160/month and stopping child labor. In 2023, PLA International was established in the United States to support PLA’s mission through research, future fundraising, and expanded operations, specifically as a U.S. 501(c)(3) entity.

The PLA team is seeking assistance drafting an affiliation agreement between the U.S. and Ugandan entities to formalize the relationship, clarify roles, and establish proper governance and funding protocols. This agreement is crucial for ensuring PLA International maintains its 501(c)(3) status, particularly regarding IRS compliance, fundraising regulations, international grantmaking protocols, and organizational governance, including proper documentation of fund transfers, OFAC compliance, and intellectual property provisions.

 

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