Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Having covered all the bases to ensure that your corporate name is available, the domain name can be acquired, and the name doesn’t infringe any existing trademarks (as we discussed last week ), now is a good time to look at the categories of intellectual property (IP) that are relevant to most startups.

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Ideally, the trademark registration process should begin as soon as you’ve narrowed down a selection of possible marks, including business or product names, logos , and slogans. Approaching the trademark registration process can be daunting.

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Hiring Intellectual Property United States Search 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2014

In almost every state, you can incorporate as an LLC with a minimal effort, and a cost in the hundred dollar range. It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Let your accountants manage the expenses. It’s not that hard to change later to a C-Corp.

Startup 265

Startup Intellectual Property LLC Burn Rate 265

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

In almost every state, you can incorporate as an LLC with a minimal effort, and a cost in the hundred dollar range. It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Let your accountants manage the expenses. It’s not that hard to change later to a C-Corp.

Entrepreneur 274

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property LLC Burn Rate 274

Gust

DECEMBER 29, 2013

In almost every state, you can incorporate as an LLC with a minimal effort, and a cost in the hundred dollar range. It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Let your accountants manage the expenses. It’s not that hard to change later to a C-Corp.

Startup 183

Startup Intellectual Property LLC Burn Rate 183

Up and Running

MARCH 1, 2016

If you do have competition, pay special attention to your product name, price range, materials used, what the product claims to do, packaging, and who the manufacturer is. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a great resource to help you learn more about intellectual property. Patent Search. A benefit statement.

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Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Non-Compete Naming 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

What all this doesn’t mean is that you should roll out your product in every country at the same time. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully. Selectively protect your intellectual property worldwide.

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