Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2020

Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Because these considerations can be quite complex, very emotional, and have long-term implications, smart entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to get some legal advice at this early stage, in drawing up an agreement document to be signed by each of the co-founders.

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

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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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The days of lengthy, text-heavy, business plan documents prepared by expensive experts are behind us. Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Incorporating a business entity early through online services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It starts with documenting and communicating a real purpose and mission in terms everyone can get excited about. Intellectual property is required for a competitive edge.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

The operating agreement isn’t just there as a token document required to form the company; it’s a living entity that provides guidance, and that also represents the first component of learning to love paperwork for the sake of your company and your personal assets. Protect your intellectual property.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

” After Boeing hired away Lockheed employees who brought proprietary documents to their new employer, it had to pay a $615 million fine to avoid criminal prosecution. Even then, two former Boeing executives were indicted and sentenced to prison time. So the ethical choice is also the smarter choice.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Entrepreneurs find legal documents online or share documents with their friends. Okay, I know – it’s tempting to use free legal documents. But legal documents aren’t one-size fits all, and many of these documents are not going to be tailored enough for your business. Here are five to watch out for: 1.

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Secure your intellectual property. Intellectual property (IP) is anything created by the human intellect that’s protected by the law from unauthorized use by other people. Check out the IRS tax requirements to determine what taxes your business structure deals with.

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

While this may be an innovative solution to your immediate need for tech talent needs, the question of how to protect your intellectual property when outsourcing software development has probably crossed your mind. The last thing you want is to have simply handed your idea and your intellectual property over to a potential competitor.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

One such company dropped 2,600 pages of documents on the desk of the patent examiner in its attempt to invalidate the Company’s patent. Intellectual property is the principal asset of must every technology company. The post Is there gold in your old intellectual property? Digging through your IP closet for gold….

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2019

Virtual data rooms may also be described as a type of document filing system or electronic repository. The information stored in data rooms is often private documentation considered to be of high value to the business or owner of the data room. These arrangements, no doubt, require a substantial amount of document and data sharing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Because these considerations can be quite complex, very emotional, and have long-term implications, smart entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to get some legal advice at this early stage, in drawing up an agreement document to be signed by each of the co-founders.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

At the beginning of the venture, you must see to it that you have prepared the documents that lay out the arrangements between founders, investors, and shareholders. How investors or shareholders can exit the business also has to be made clear in the documents, so that you can minimize the chances of a dispute happening in the future.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

All businesses have intellectual property. Yes, your business has intellectual property (IP). Intellectual property is divided into four major categories: Copyrights: software, literature works, and TV broadcasts. Let’s take a deeper look into the four pillars of intellectual property.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) At one of my entrepreneurship classes at Stanford, Dan Dorosin , of Fenwick & West LLP guest lectures about startups and Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property.

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. On the surface, a trademark application may seem like a straightforward document asking for the owner’s contact information and details regarding the goods or services offered under the mark. Application intricacies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I suggest you use social media, blogging, crowdfunding, or documented research to quantify a real demand from people who can afford it, and don’t have a better alternative already out there. In my experience, the key steps I look for always include the following: Testing the idea against customers who have money to spend.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

The VDR is also used to store document filing systems or electronic repositories. The previously large document operational practices are also shifting into a virtual realm. Data rooms can also store company copyrighted works, trade secrets, and intellectual property. Fundraising. Strategic Partnerships. Business Audits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. You have no shelf life, so you can’t make money while you sleep.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Documentation such as invoices, bank statements, payroll information and other records should be well organized and easy to obtain. Go over all your documents to uncover any mistakes or breaches. Any intellectual property should be properly documented in order to avoid question of ownership. Electronic storage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Register some intellectual property. Talk and time are cheap, but they need to understand that investors judge past results as a good indicator of future expectations.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Does it have a niche or intellectual property? If established and well documented, they can be used to demonstrate how efficiently and orderly a business is run, increasing what your business is worth. Do you have a diversified product or service mix? You should always design with the customer experience in mind.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

These days you can create a C-corp or LLC online quickly at a low cost, to serve you well in signing partners, intellectual property, investors, and revenue. Prepare a pitch deck to document and share your plan. Advisors and investors need to see your whole story in as few as ten slides.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. You have no shelf life, so you can’t make money while you sleep.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2020

All corporate governance documents, from incorporation articles to minutes of all meetings of the board are maintained in the deal room. Up-to-date insurance policies, leases, financial documents and schedules such as fixed assets are copied here. Who will use it and when? The payoff.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Register some intellectual property. Talk and time are cheap, but they need to understand that investors judge past results as a good indicator of future expectations.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether it’s a business operation license, an alcohol seller certification , a health department certificate, or industry-specific accreditation, having the right documents ensures you’re not inadvertently moonlighting as an outlaw.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Because these considerations can be quite complex, very emotional and have long-term implications, smart entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to get some legal advice at this early stage, in drawing up an agreement document to be signed by each of the co-founders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Document processes and build online training videos so new people can come online quickly and consistently. Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Scaling requires leveraging outside resources.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

However, you must first review the requirements and ensure that you get your business immigration and relevant documentation right and polished to acceptable (industry or trade) standards. Unlike other countries, the process of starting your business in Canada is simple and straightforward.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Register some intellectual property. Talk and time are cheap, but they need to understand that investors judge past results as a good indicator of future expectations.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Documenting Your Conflict of Interest Policy Properly. Documentation in cases of conflicts of interest is very important. Document all instances of conflicts of interest in your board meetings minutes. The details should include: Who had the conflict. How the conflict was managed. If so, please describe. If so, please explain.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

PDF to Word conversion tools can be a lifesaver for managing documents efficiently. They allow you to easily edit, share, and collaborate on documents without the need for multiple software solutions. It’s crucial to protect your intellectual property as well, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

A lawyer performs myriad duties, from analyzing legal documents and briefs to advising clients and appearing in courtrooms. For example, one of the most significant time-sucks for lawyers is document review or finding documents relevant to a case. Intellectual property creation. AI can excel at some of these tasks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2016

Dismiss the need to register any intellectual property. Building a business is much more complex than building a house, and I don’t see any houses winning awards that were built without a documented design and plan. Some entrepreneurs believe that being first to market will keep them ahead of competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2016

Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Because these considerations can be quite complex, very emotional, and have long-term implications, smart entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to get some legal advice at this early stage, in drawing up an agreement document to be signed by each of the co-founders.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A board management solution with strong security is the best way to protect board information, such as meeting minutes and other documents. It’s a place where they can get credit card information, confidential health information, personal information, business information, and intellectual property all under one roof.

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