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Intellectual Property 101

Up and Running

Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Does your business have intellectual property? 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.

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. I don’t have a killer idea, or a technical team, but I do know how to build, grow, and manage teams.”. They do the most to de-risk the early stages of a startup. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Nuts & Bolts of Intellectual Property for New Startups

Gust

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.

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Six Tips to Make Sure You Aren’t Poaching Intellectual Property Along with Employees

YoungUpstarts

By James Pooley, author of “ Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage “. If you’re like most business leaders, you’re not above engaging in a little employee-poaching to improve your position. In today’s hyper-competitive global economy, talent is often your most valuable weapon. Think again.

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors.

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Merger and Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist

The Startup Magazine

This may include things like contingent liabilities , litigation risks, intellectual property-related issues, as well as problematic contracts. Technology and Intellectual Property. As a buyer, you should be interested in the company’s technology in addition to its intellectual property. Other Areas.

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5 Ways To Manage Intellectual Property For Startups

YoungUpstarts

Intellectual property (IP) is a primary business component for many entrepreneurs. However, intellectual property differs from other company assets in the way that it is not tangible. Since it is not a piece of physical property, many entrepreneurs neglect to realize its value. Develop An IP Strategy.