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Edward Sharkey
Mr. Sharkey is a business lawyer who focuses on business law and civil
litigation. He represents companies in business formations, sales,
acquisitions, raising capital, commercial transactions, and corporate
control contests, and retirement plan compliance and disputes. He also counsels businesses and individuals involved in civil disputes, including contract, investment, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, construction, and professional liability claims.
For an initial consultation with Mr. Sharkey, please call (301) 657-8184 or visit SharkeyLaw.com.
Articles by this Author
9 steps to protect your domain and trademark online
- By Edward Sharkey
- 12/8/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law
Because the freedom of the internet conflicts with the territorial
nature of trademark law, it is likely that most trademark owners, and
most domain name registrants, will become involved in a domain name
dispute. Whether your business is the owner of a mark or a domain
name, there are steps you can take to protect your property.
Maintaining an angel investor relationship
- By Edward Sharkey
- 12/4/2008 - 10:30pm
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting
The following tips will help preserve the relationship...
Reverse domain name hijacking
- By Edward Sharkey
- 12/1/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law
How to reclaim a domain name that may have been lost in a previous ruling...
Structuring an angel investor contract
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/26/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting
Angel terms can be structured in a variety of ways but generally fall into one of three funding categories...
The impact of trademark law on domain names
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/24/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law
Everything you ever needed to know about cybersquatting and more...
Understand the expectations of an angel investor
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/20/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting
A desired return of five to ten times their initial investment within a five year time frame is common.
Trademark basics
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/17/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law
What is a trademark, the Lanham Act, infringement, dilution and lawful trademark use?
How to find and approach an angel investor
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/13/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting
When seeking a private investor, the entrepreneur should seek an
investment partner with whom he or she can comfortably work and
communicate
Domain name basics
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/10/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law
What is a domain name? The characteristics? And the registration process...
Assembling an advisory board to attract an angel investor
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/6/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting
This team will be able to assist the entrepreneur in developing a professional business plan.
Understanding the basics of domain name disputes
- By Edward Sharkey
- 11/3/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law
Not surprisingly, the recent boom in online commercial activity has been accompanied by an increase in domain name disputes. Read the 6-part series that fully explains the issue and offers critical recommendations.
Developing an 'investor plan' to attract an angel investor
- By Edward Sharkey
- 10/30/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting
An investor plan is not the same as a business plan. It is a short
summary of the investment opportunity set forth in a one-page outline
or “term sheet.”
Developing a 'business plan' to attract an angel investor
- By Edward Sharkey
- 10/23/2008 - 10:00am
- Business Law , Finance and Accounting , Office Management
No serious angel will consider the opportunity without a comprehensive
plan. There are multiple necessary components of the business plan...
Principal cons of angel financing
- By Edward Sharkey
- 10/9/2008 - 9:00am
- Business Law
Finding the right angel can be laborious and time-consuming.
Principal benefits of angel financing
- By Edward Sharkey
- 10/9/2008 - 8:30am
- Business Law
Angels often provide seed capital when other options are not available.
Who are Angel Investors?
- By Edward Sharkey
- 10/1/2008 - 2:00pm
- Business Law
Angel investors are a resource that can provide seed funding for start-up business ventures. They commonly prefer to take an equity position in the start-up, either directly through the issuance of shares or indirectly through other instruments that can be converted into shares. Many are motivated by the energy of young emerging companies and are willing to take risks that venture capitalists tend to refuse.
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