Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Many thanks to David Rose , Ilana Grossman , Justin Stanwix , and the whole Gust team for making the Gust Blog such a valuable platform and resource for entrepreneurs and angel investors. What kind of advantage will this create vs. our competitors ? How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ?

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 9, 2019

If you have ever come up with a unique invention, you may already realize how important it is to protect your intellectual property. The United States Patent and Trademark Office understands this, and works to ensure that applications for new intellectual property are given their due and protected under US law.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2019

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.

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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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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2012

“Traction is the new IP ” sums up perfectly how the technology space has evolved over the past decade due to the nature of the web. Know your market dynamics If traction relative to your competitors defines the success of a company, it’s absolutely critical for any entrepreneur to understand the dynamics happening in his or her market.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

In that same post Why you shouldn’t keep your startup idea secret where he argues to make things open, he defines only one group of people that you may want to avoid having a conversation with: The handful of people in the world who might copy your idea are entrepreneurs just starting up with a very similar idea.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2019

For instance, items relating to intellectual property, such as copyrighted works and trade secrets, must be convenient to access but stored in a highly secure location. Entrepreneurs know that convincing investors to part with their cash isn’t exactly an easy feat. IP Management. Fundraising.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

by Alejandro Cremades, author of “The Art of Startup Fundraising“ Entrepreneurs with an interesting business concept or Intellectual Property (IP) don’t always have the skills and relevant know-how to transform industry-disruptive ideas into commercially viable products.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

In that same post Why you shouldn’t keep your startup idea secret where he argues to make things open, he defines only one group of people that you may want to avoid having a conversation with: The handful of people in the world who might copy your idea are entrepreneurs just starting up with a very similar idea.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets, which can serve as the foundation for commercial success. The World Intellectual Property Organization defines IP as, “creations of the mind,” which, depending on the business, can take many forms.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article is the third of a three-part series by Baldwins Intellectual Property that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property is about creations of the mind.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2017

Melfi, author of “ The Simple Secrets of Being an Entrepreneur “. As an entrepreneur there will always be obstacles to overcome, challenges to face and problems to solve. Becoming a pragmatic problem solver is one of the most valuable skill sets an entrepreneur can acquire. by Michael S.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2015

I’ve attended many IP seminars and conferences conducted specifically for businesses and they are generally always about Patents. Intellectual Property, simply put, is a creation of the mind that’s unique. While I’ve mentioned the basics of what each of the major streams of IP protect, there are instances where they overlap.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

If you are a entrepreneur in Colorado who is working on something related to the Internet, please consider signing the following letter to Senator Udall and Senator Bennet opposing the Protect IP (PIPA) Act. The letter follows: To: Senator Udall, Senator Bennet.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

With the explosion of online cybercrimes, cybercrime security is undoubtedly the next lucrative venture any entrepreneur should think about. Data rooms can also store company copyrighted works, trade secrets, and intellectual property. IP Management. Such companies need VDRs to store related IP-documentation.

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YFS Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In case your IP is stolen or used without your permission, there are a number of paths that you can take. Here's what every entrepreneur needs to know.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

This article is the second of a three-part series by Dr Sudhanshu Ayyagari that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Intellectual property rights are an indispensable consideration in ensuring your startup has the best possibility to succeed in the future. i) Disclosing your idea.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 13, 2020

This article is the first of a three-part series by Dr Sudhanshu Ayyagari that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Here we examine the different types of intellectual property rights and their importance for a business. Why is intellectual property important? Protection.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

You need lawyers to help you with incorporation and IP creation. Thus, as with many other expensive aspects of starting a business, many entrepreneurs like you are turning to software. Intellectual property creation. If IP isn’t terribly important to your startup, you can seek alternative legal solutions.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2020

But so are the failures by entrepreneurs to take the right steps to protect their valuable innovations before launching crowdfunding campaigns. Protecting the potential value of an innovation with the right forms of intellectual property (IP) can be mission critical. Intellectual property and the world of crowdfunding.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Knowbella Tech is an open science collaboration company that uses blockchain to deliver free tools, services, grants, and intellectual properties (IP) to researchers, particularly the underserved in Africa, Asia and Latin America. What are your goals for Knowbella in 2019? This is an exciting time for the Company!

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected guests to provide aspiring entrepreneurs a perspective into all aspects of starting a new company. The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills. ” Intellectual Property.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

In addition to funding, the good news is that all of these provide aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to perfect their marketing pitch, get some valuable target customer feedback and improve visibility to other funding sources. While all this is definitely a boon to entrepreneurs, it does come with its own set of challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2012

Intellectual property (IP). Your offering should open new, large markets in ways that are tough for competitors to copy quickly. Scalability. Show that your business can build the necessary products and services rapidly and achieve economies of scale with minimum capital and labor.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you are an entrepreneur, then you’re no stranger to hard work and being busy all the time. As on entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate, and legal issues shouldn’t be one of those things. Intellectual Property Lawyer. Don’t take the risk of not having an intellectual property lawyer on your board of advisors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Intellectual property (IP). Tags: strategy entrepreneur startups business. Your offering should open new, large markets in ways that are tough for competitors to copy quickly. Scalability. Your business strategy starts with your value proposition and core competency. Now it’s your move. Marty Zwilling.

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Pascal's View

MARCH 24, 2010

This morning I gave the keynote speech at the ICAP Ocean Tomo IP auction in San Francisco. patent system and broadly impact intellectual property rights in our country. patent system and broadly impact intellectual property rights in our country. legislation that will transform the U.S. Share and Enjoy:

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial priority. But having an IP strategy can help you get the most from your IP and help minimize common pitfalls and legal expenses. Trade marks.

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Scott Edward Walker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Introduction This post was originally part of the “ Ask the Attorney ” series I am writing for VentureBeat (one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs). IP Ownership. You must confirm that none of the founders’ prior employers has any rights to the venture’s IP because he or she was “moonlighting” while previously employed.

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Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

When meeting with early stage entrepreneurs for the first time, after reviewing a demo or hearing their pitch, I often ask them to articulate what they’re most focused on building. I don’t fault entrepreneurs for relegating startup legal work to the bottom of their daily triage list; founders are spread incredibly thin. Good stuff!

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In a move to reduce some of the barriers to IP transfer between academic research and entrepreneurship, the University of Glasgow has launched a new website " Easy Access IP " that will make some its intellectual property available to the public for free of charge, without cumbersome licensing rules and restrictions.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 25, 2020

Product collaborations involve a range of intellectual property (IP) and other commercial issues. What IP is being licensed? Will any new IP be created and, if so, who should own it and who should be allowed to use it? Whether the recipe is novel, or is protected by any intellectual property rights.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2015

Entrepreneurs need to learn how to register a trademark , as well as other dos and don’ts surrounding the protection of their precious intellectual property. The major benefit of doing this is the fact that it will stop other people or companies from using your all-important intellectual property.

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Start Up Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

link] A compliment or IP rip off with me and @ rentoid as the victims? And populating your website to make it meaningful takes a lot of boot leather, which is something many web entrepreneurs are afraid of. I was a bit annoyed at first. and sent out a tweet to assess the mood of my army of advisers on twitter.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 25, 2019

About 550,000 people start their venture as an entrepreneur every month. Dealing with Intellectual Property . Every startup has some form of intellectual property. Beyond this, many startups need to protect the IP that is the core of their business. Are you getting ready to launch your new business?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The advantage is that in many of our best deals we now have $50+ million invested so we can really support entrepreneurs as their businesses scale. At Upfront when we know we have a winning hand we prefer to put more capital to work, which both helps the entrepreneurs succeed and drives more aggregate financial returns for our LPs.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2020

Incorporating your business is needed in order to establish a legal separation between the individual entrepreneur(s) and the business itself to prevent personal liability for the business’s debts. Startup lawyers specializing in intellectual property (IP) can help you file relevant patent applications. Incorporation.

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