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.) Type of IP. _. Contract, NDA. _. Red flags: Start of sales effort, Price list, price quotation, Trade show demonstration, Any demonstration not under NDA. What is Protectable. _. Examples. _.

Intellectual Property 213

Intellectual Property IP Software Review Non-disclosure Agreement 213

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. Any type of design.

Intellectual Property 60

Intellectual Property Business Plan IP Early Stage 60

www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The market price is less than the inconvenience of signing an NDA. But its hard to raise money with an IP cloud over your head, becauseinvestors cant judge how serious it is. Before you consummate a startup, ask everyone about their previous IP history. A rich companyis one with large revenues. This money isnt revenue.

Startup 105

Startup Cofounder Software Stock 105

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I would focus on one product and set a goal to generate $1M in yearly revenue from it. Outsourcing is something a big company, with a known customer / problem (that has revenue & traction) does to save cost. Should I require and NDA? Government grants – Credit cards / debt. Once you’ve done that – then. Then launch.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44