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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. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks

Both Sides of the Table

Maker announced it has raised $62 million this year, acquired an amazing off-YouTube distribution network and grown its business in monetary terms by almost 300% year-over-year off of an already large base. Developing O&O (owned & operated) businesses (outside of YouTube). ” YouTube takes 45%.

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Startup Business Model Considerations

SoCal CTO

Customer Acquisition – social media, SEO, SEM, etc Economies of Scale – not as big a barrier in web world Investment – little to none required to get started Pricing – free or freemium makes trial simple Distribution – syndication and APIs make partnering easier IP – in general the battle has been over users and less on IP many more (please comment (..)

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Do Movies Even Matter Anymore?

Growthink Blog

The movie business of today is all "pre-sold" IP. NEW media has become the home of innovation and imagination. Or will the convergence of content, internet, mobile applications, games and social media be the onrushing asteroids that will soon destroy the movie dinosaurs? Toy Story 3? Karate Kid 3? Iron Man 2? The A-Team?

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Special: 72 Israeli Companies Exhibit at the 2010 Mobile World Congress

VC Cafe

Allot Communications -a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization and revenue generation solutions based on Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology. The service is a proven revenue generator for Media Companies (TV, newspapers, Radio stations), VAS providers and carriers. private networks, in nearly 100 countries.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Equity VC is a “get rich slow” business. Flexible VC creates early liquidity which can be either reinvested or distributed to LPs. As a result, unfounded hockey-stick graphs and unicorn promises give way to financial fluency, realistic expectations, frank conversations about what a business can credibly achieve, and transparency. .

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Behind Every Great Product

SVPG

Would that be perceived as “better enough” to get them to change their media consumption behavior? Those were the technology-powered innovations that enabled the new, much more desirable business model. Legal wasn't used to distribution via IP enabled devices. So the team got to work.

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