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What intellectual property (IP) steps should a startup take?

NZ Entrepreneur

IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. On the flip-side, the brand may play an important role in the value of the startup eg, TradeMe, Xero and 42 Below. Startups cannot afford to have such speed bumps. Startups cannot always afford a full suite of IP protection.

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

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Is Crowd-Funding the Answer When Investors Decline?

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

Gust

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.