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Intellectual Property 101

Up and Running

If someone asked whether or not your business has Intellectual Property (IP) and your answer is “I do not know” or “I doubt it,” you are not alone. It is difficult to be in a business situation completely devoid of IP worth identifying and protecting. IP is a not just a legal issue.

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The State of Gaming in 2022

VC Cafe

We are in the experimentation stage, where brands, IP, communities, are testing the waters for relevancy, connection with the younger fans, and new income potential. Toya partners with IP holders to create engaging experiences, like Miraculous Ladybug Role Play, which has just won the Best Alternative Game 2022 by Kidscreen.

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Basic IP Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know

YoungUpstarts

Unless you have baked in the proper IP protection, it’s far too easy for a great idea to be replicated and for you to be out of the game before even getting started. An intellectual property lawyer can help you identify all your IP assets and develop a comprehensive legal framework with strategies to mitigate your risk and exposure.

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Esports and Money in 2020

VC Cafe

They own the IP. Sponsorships and advertising account for the bulk of revenue for Esports. The majority of the revenues for streamers come from sponsorship, advertising and in some cases merchandise. They sell the game. Anything having to do with the games has to go through them. Source: Marketwatch. Sponsorship. Source: Casumo.

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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept

SoCal CTO

"We are doing something in mobile advertising." Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy First Rule of Fight Club Does NOT Apply Worry About People Listening To You, Not About Them Stealing Your Ideas If you love your idea, set it free…. " Ummm. "Good luck with that."

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How to Ensure Your Business Stays on The Right Side of the Law

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Intellectual Property: Guard Your Treasures In the age of information, your business’s intellectual property (IP) is like buried treasure. Whether it’s a trademark, copyright, or patent, protecting your IP is crucial to keeping copycats at bay and ensuring your brand remains uniquely yours.

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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept

SoCal CTO

"We are doing something in mobile advertising." Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy First Rule of Fight Club Does NOT Apply Worry About People Listening To You, Not About Them Stealing Your Ideas If you love your idea, set it free…. " Ummm. "Good luck with that."

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