Michael Sommers

Michael Sommers

Intellectual Property & Corporate Counsel

Chattanooga
Tennessee
Licensed in
TN
University of Tennessee College of Law

"Very well researched, and quick!"

5.0 5
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About
Michael is the senior corporate and intellectual property counsel in RVL®’s Chattanooga office. His practice areas include copyright and trademark protection, licensing and litigation, complex business transactions, corporate compliance, e-commerce, government contracts, fundraising, securities, and alternative corporate structures including gig economy and benefit companies. Prior to joining RVL®, Michael worked overseas as in-house counsel to a multinational corporation focusing on international maritime and trade disputes, and mergers and acquisitions.
3
Years
experience
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Infringement Consults
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Severance Agreement
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Very well researched, and quick!"

Legal opinion on comparative advertising material
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Awesome! Fast and dependable! Definitely experts in their field. I will definitely use them again as I expand my company BeeCool!"

Celebrity Endorsement Agreement
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Ridgeline Venture Law

Corporate & Intellectual Property Counsel

Jun 2018 - Present

Practice areas include copyright and trademark protection, licensing and litigation, complex business transactions, corporate compliance, e-commerce, government contracts, fundraising, securities, and alternative corporate structures including gig economy and benefit companies.

Jun 2018 - Present

BBC Chartering GmbH

In-house Counsel

Sep 2018 - Jun 2018

-Draft, negotiate and review contracts including, partnership agreements, service agreements, and charterparties.
-Manage, negotiate and litigate claims involving contract disputes.
- Analyze and advise on compliance with US and EU trade sanction regimes, among others.
-Manage and advise on company structure and compliance for BBC Offices around the world.
- Manage Chapter 11 bankruptcies.

Sep 2018 - Jun 2018

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