Strategic IP & Business Law for Innovators
Championing innovators with unparalleled legal expertise. We protect your IP and build the foundation for your next breakthrough.
Intellectual Property
Technology Law
Startup Counsel
Where other lawyers just find problems, we find solutions.
Big Law skills, minus Big Law fees
We earn our seat at the table
You typically get over the enchantment of the fancy conference room in the Big Law firm you hired after reviewing your first invoice billing at four digits an hour 😳
We believe when you hire an attorney, they should feel like part of your team not someone you are afraid to reach out to because of costs.
We earn our seat at our clients tables with every single matter by delivering quality counsel at a reasonable cost.
Founder Services
Comprehensive legal strategies tailored for technology companies, startups, and established enterprises.
Fee Arrangements
We offer fixed fees, hourly rates, and subscription plans, depending on the matter.
Fixed Fee
Fixed fees are generally appropriate for:
- Trademark applications
- Corporate formations
- Patent applications
Fixed fees are for routine services with predictable timelines.
Hourly Fee
Rates vary for attorneys & staff. Appropriate for:
- Litigation
- Contract negotiations
- Counseling on legal questions
Hourly fees vary depending on timelines, work volume, and attorney and staff rates.
Subscription
Outside General Counsel appropriate for:
- Ongoing legal needs
- Fractional general counsel
- Proactive legal strategy
Predictable monthly pricing tailored to your company's stage and needs.
90% of Our Business Comes from Referrals
With decades of combined experience in intellectual property, technology, and transactional law, we are your go-to business lawyers.
Experienced Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel
Feras Mousilli, Founder & Managing Attorney
Our Founder & Managing Attorney, Feras Mousilli, has the legal expertise to guide your company through every stage of growth.
With over 20 years of experience representing the world's largest companies like Apple and Dell, to serving new startup founders, his record speaks for itself.
Latest Insights
Expert legal perspectives, strategic advice, and the latest updates on technology and startups.
Mousilli Legal GroupCan I Form an LLC in a State I Don’t Live In? Texas, Delaware & Wyoming
Yes — but should you? Texas vs. Delaware vs. Wyoming LLCs compared: taxes, privacy, registered agents and when out-of-state formation backfires.
Feras MousilliWhen does a Delaware C Corp Make Sense for an Austin tech founder?
Raising a Series A from Austin? When a Delaware C-Corp beats a Texas LLC — investor expectations, taxes and timing, explained by ex-Apple counsel.
Feras MousilliTexas Business Courts: What They Are and How Mousilli Legal Group Helps Texas Businesses Navigate Complex Commercial Litigation
Texas's new Business Courts resolve high-stakes commercial disputes faster. Who qualifies, how they work, and what they mean for your case.
Feras Mousilli announces Mousilli Legal Group PLLC — a modern boutique firm for IP, technology, startup & corporate law. What the new firm means for clients.
Madrid Protocol, national filings and priority windows — how to protect your brand across borders without overspending on registrations.
Patentability searches, filing strategy and portfolio building — a proactive patent roadmap for tech innovators from a USPTO-registered attorney.
Practical steps to strengthen your trademark against infringers and challengers — clearance, registration, monitoring and enforcement, explained simply.
LLC vs. C-Corp for startups: taxes, investor expectations and conversion costs — choose the structure that won't block your next funding round.
Identification, access controls, NDAs and enforcement — the complete trade secret playbook for tech companies protecting their competitive edge.
Why comprehensive trademark clearance comes before registration — and how to secure your brand rights in the U.S. and internationally before you launch.
LLC, C-Corp or S-Corp? A founder's guide to choosing the right entity for liability protection, taxes and future fundraising — before you sign anything.
NDAs alone won't cut it. How to build a trade secret protection program that holds up in court — and complies with privacy laws like the CCPA.
FTC rules, endorsement disclosures and comparative claims — how to avoid the advertising mistakes that trigger regulator letters and lawsuits.
Business disputes are inevitable — costly litigation isn't. Proactive strategies and ADR options for resolving commercial conflicts on your terms.
Licensing, franchising, sale or spin-out — proven strategies for turning patents, trademarks and trade secrets into real revenue streams.
Getting acquired? How to prepare for legal due diligence — clean cap tables, airtight IP assignments and contracts that survive buyer scrutiny.
Unlimited liability, one-sided indemnity, silent auto-renewals — five contract red flags that cost businesses dearly, and how to negotiate them out.
SLAs, data privacy, IP ownership and limitation of liability — the SaaS contract clauses that decide who bears the risk. A practical breakdown.
Copyright or trademark? What each one protects, when startups need both, and the costly mistakes founders make by confusing the two.
Employment agreements, worker classification and labor compliance — how to build a resilient team without inviting employment-law liability.
Valuation, liquidation preferences, board seats — a founder's plain-English guide to reading a VC term sheet before you sign it.
How startups can use AI for branding and marketing without stepping on trademark, copyright or advertising-law landmines.
As companies rapidly adopt AI technologies, understanding the legal and ethical implications is crucial to avoiding costly missteps and building consumer trust.
Ready to protect your business?
Schedule a complimentary 15-min consult to discuss your legal needs and how Mousilli Legal Group can help you achieve your goals.
Meet with Us
Serving clients across Texas and beyond.
Austin
106 E 6th St.
STE 900 184
Austin, TX 78701
Dallas
4849 Greenville Ave
STE 100 173
Dallas, TX 75206
Houston
1401 Lake Plaza Drive
STE 200 174
Spring, TX 77389
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