Goldmine Business and IP Law

Frequently asked questions

What kind of legal work does Goldmine Business and IP Law do?

Goldmine Business and IP Law handles business and intellectual property matters for entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, and business owners. That includes contract review and drafting, business formation, and structuring intellectual property such as frameworks, training programs, and proprietary methods so they can be protected and, where it fits, licensed.

I built a training program or certification and want to license it out. Can the firm help?

Goldmine Business and IP Law works with established consultants and coaches who want to turn a program, framework, or method into a licensable asset. The firm helps identify and protect the underlying intellectual property first, then handles the contracts and terms once a licensing deal is on the table.

Does the firm charge flat fees, or is everything billed hourly?

Goldmine Business and IP Law offers flat fees for defined projects, including business formation, contract drafting, and shareholder or partnership agreements. Clients with ongoing needs can also retain the firm as fractional general counsel instead of paying by the hour for every question.

Where is Goldmine Business and IP Law located, and does it only take Ontario clients?

Goldmine Business and IP Law is based in Oakville, Ontario, at 11-1155 North Service Road West. The practice is open to clients resident or doing business anywhere in Canada.

How do I get started with the firm?

Goldmine Business and IP Law begins new client relationships with a short discovery call about the business and what legal support it needs. There's no cost or obligation for that first conversation, and it's the usual first step before any engagement is scoped.

Who is the lawyer behind Goldmine Business and IP Law?

Goldmine Business and IP Law is a one-lawyer practice run by Andrea Bolden, who was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007 after law degrees from Cambridge University. Bolden also holds a Masters in Business and Tax Law and a certificate in IP licensing, both from Osgoode Hall Law School.