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Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. It’s often possible to “ design around ” a patent to operate a business that achieves similar results in different ways.)

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Protect Your Business Plan Like It’s Your Baby—Here’s How

Up and Running

Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets, which can serve as the foundation for commercial success. The World Intellectual Property Organization defines IP as, “creations of the mind,” which, depending on the business, can take many forms.

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[Event] [Singapore] Techventure 2012, Failcon Singapore And TechInnovation 2012

YoungUpstarts

This year, Techventure has also taken on two new partner events - TechInnovation 2012 and Failcon Singapore. . Techventure , one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs, is back. Renaissance.’, ” You can find out more at the Techventure website.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. However, there’s a growing belief that the “design preferences” of Chinese consumers are just bad design. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Unlike U.S.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. However, there’s a growing belief that the “design preferences” of Chinese consumers are just bad design. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Unlike U.S.

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined. When pitching to consumers, online or offline, the feedback will likely be on features and design. Intellectual property is jeopardized. Amount of funding provided is usually not enough.

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Is Crowd-Funding the Answer When Investors Decline?

Startup Professionals Musings

But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined. When pitching to consumers, online or offline, the feedback will likely be on features and design. Intellectual property is jeopardized. Amount of funding provided is usually not enough.