Case Studies

Real, publicly reported founder stories, from Snapchat to Square, drawn from court filings and public reporting rather than hypotheticals. Each shows what getting the foundations right, early, can change for the journey ahead.

• Note 037The Snapchat Cofounder Dispute: What Happens Without an AgreementCase StudyIP & Assets6 min read
• Note 038Zipcar's Cofounder Split: Why an Equal Share Is Not a Protected OneCase StudyFounder Equity6 min read
• Note 039Winklevoss v. Facebook: A Dispute Over Who Owns an IdeaCase StudyIP & Assets6 min read
• Note 040Tinder's Founders v. Match and IAC: When Equity Protection Comes Too LateCase StudyFounder Equity5 min read
• Note 041Who Invented Square's Card Reader? A Fight Over Undocumented IPCase StudyIP & Assets5 min read
• Note 042How Cookies Went Bankrupt: A Cofounder Deadlock With No Way OutCase StudyFounder Departure5 min read

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