Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Over the past six months, my firm has been engaged by a number of startups with significant intellectual property (“IP”) problems. In a couple of cases, the founders played lawyer on their own; in the other cases, the founders either used (i) a Web service that did not address IP issues or (ii) an inexperienced law firm.

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Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

For many startups, intellectual property (IP) is their most valuable asset. Below are the three most common IP-related mistakes that startups make — the first of which I discuss in this brief video with Jason Calacanis. Mistake #2 – Not Assigning to the Company Any IP Created Pre-Incorporation. code, a patent, etc.)

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Addressing real world problems, they thrive in uncertainty, generating new jobs and new revenue streams in new markets. Agenda items will focus on key metrics illustrating value creation, particularly in software as a service companies. Take part in startup investment due diligence. This equity will vest over 2-3 years.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

If someone asked whether or not your business has Intellectual Property (IP) and your answer is “I do not know” or “I doubt it,” you are not alone. It is difficult to be in a business situation completely devoid of IP worth identifying and protecting. IP is a not just a legal issue.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 2, 2016

Unfortunately, most of the articles and reviews that you come across appear to be written by people who are being paid by hosting companies. You should know what kind of website you’re building, what types of applications and versions of software you need, and what your visitor volumes are likely to be.

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Scott Edward Walker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

You also need to remember to file your 83(b) election with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days after the grant/purchase date of the restricted shares (see tip #3 of my post “ Founder Vesting: Five Tips for Entrepreneurs ”). IP Ownership. You should carefully review all employment-related agreements (e.g.,

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David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Templatize the entrepreneurial process , by providing checklists, standardized agreements and other reusable code. The firm attracts deal flow by promising a decision (positive or negative) in under 2 weeks, with minimal paperwork and without repeating due diligence. – Launch a “ venture studio ” or “ foundry ”.

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