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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. I’m proud to contribute to the effort and always enjoy reading what the other authors have to say.

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Start-up Tips: Identifying Intellectual Property, Simplified

YoungUpstarts

I have quite often heard people at the aforementioned seminars ask “How do I patent my company name?”. Intellectual Property, simply put, is a creation of the mind that’s unique. It’s important to closely examine your business model, and your functioning and ultimately what IP you can protect.

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10 Entrepreneur Milestones That Make Funding Easy

Startup Professionals Musings

It doesn’t prove your business model of pricing, distribution, and support. Register some intellectual property. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Get a real customer and real revenue.

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From Idea To Execution: Building An Efficient Workflow For Your New Venture

The Startup Magazine

Designing Your Business Model Crafting a business model is like building a blueprint for your venture. Revenue streams are another critical component of your business model. Will you opt for direct sales, subscriptions, or a freemium model? However, do so with caution and strategic planning.

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8 Ways To Get Off The Ground With Angel Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Come with a product built and a proven business model. A business needs technical, marketing, financial and many other skills. If you are an inventor, for example, you need to line up the business side of your team before angels will be interested. Create and highlight your intellectual property portfolio.

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10 Keys to Startup Traction That Investors Look For

Startup Professionals Musings

It doesn’t prove your business model of pricing, distribution, and support. Register some intellectual property. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Get a real customer and real revenue.

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8 Key Startup Drivers Bring Pleasure As Well As Sweat

Startup Professionals Musings

Truly satisfied customers are a joy to every business person. A business model that works. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible.