article thumbnail

How to Protect IP When Outsourcing Software Development

Up and Running

The best thing you can do is create an IP protection strategy and document it in a business plan , so you’ve integrated it into your larger business strategy. Use non-disclosure agreements. In outsourcing to hire an international employee, a non-disclosure agreement ( NDA ) is crucial.

IP 80
article thumbnail

5 Factors That Set Your Best Startup Funding Strategy

Startup Professionals Musings

This is the realm of the angel investor, who wants to own a piece of the new business, and probably knows how to run it and wants a seat on the Board.For B2B startups, every investor expects to see a proven business model, with a working prototype, and preferably a real customer or two.

article thumbnail

Create your IP strategy early to avoid common pitfalls

NZ Entrepreneur

There is nothing wrong with using unregistered trade marks to save costs during the early stages of a venture. Patents can be a key asset for a company, and their importance depends on a number of factors including the nature of the technology, the business model and the type of funding required.

IP 62