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How to Protect IP When Outsourcing Software Development

Up and Running

For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire. It’s a valid concern.

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Trademark Registration Process — Do it Yourself or Hire an Attorney?

Up and Running

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Applying for a trademark — Do it yourself or hire an attorney? Hiring an attorney. Why hiring an attorney for trademark registration is better for small businesses. Approaching the trademark registration process can be daunting.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

Up and Running

The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. You’ll need the EIN to pay taxes for your business, apply for licenses and permits, open a bank account, and hire and pay employees. Secure your intellectual property. According to the U.S.

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 16 – Acquisition & Sustainment – Ellen Lord

Steve Blank

One of the ways our adversaries try to gain the advantage is by attacking our supply chain through methods like fraud, introduction of counterfeit materials, control of raw materials, cyber and intellectual property attacks, denying access to strategic materials and rare earth minerals. They develop the agenda.

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12 Tips for Avoiding Litigation As a Startup

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Legally Secure Your Intellectual Property Position. It is highly imperative that you conduct intellectual property clearance searches. You have to be able to confirm that you are not going to infringe somebody else’s intellectual property rights when you run your business. Hire a Lawyer.

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5 Monumental Legal Mistakes Made By Startups

YoungUpstarts

If you are developing your startup with a partner or co-founder, failing to create a detailed business partnership can cause serious legal ramifications later. Taking appropriate action for intellectual property protection. Developing a startup is an incredibly exciting time for any business entrepreneur.

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China Startups – The Gold Rush and Fire Extinguishers (Part 5 of 5)

Steve Blank

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. The large players like Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent historically would be more likely to simply copy a startup’s features than to hire their talent. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. Innovation Ecosystem.

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