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What intellectual property (IP) steps should a startup take?

NZ Entrepreneur

IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. Make IP decisions and do so early. One of the main (and early) steps is to make a considered decision about what IP means to your business and what IP tools will be used to support your business model. Types of IP protection.

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The Importance Of Intellectual Property Protection In Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

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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Tips For Protecting Intellectual Property

YoungUpstarts

It is important to take steps to protect your intellectual property. A simple way to protect your intellectual property is the hold off on filing a patent. Once a patent is filed, others can create similar products using workarounds without violating any intellectual property rights. Open-Source IP.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

Up and Running

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. If you’re unsure whether you should file for IP, consult with an IP attorney for professional guidance.

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Everything You Need To Know About Virtual Data Rooms

YoungUpstarts

Virtual data rooms are used by companies to securely share and store critical and sensitive corporate data and most commonly used during deals. 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.

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When Security Can Become Your Business Differentiator, Everybody Wins

YoungUpstarts

by Mark Seward, VP of security solutions at Anomali. And this is certainly true in the cyber security sector. Many of the most exciting and innovative solutions to current cyber security problems are being produced by small and medium sized businesses.

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Virtual Data Room Cybersecurity is the Latest Business Opportunity

The Startup Magazine

With the explosion of online cybercrimes, cybercrime security is undoubtedly the next lucrative venture any entrepreneur should think about. Also, these services can be focused on the cloud or virtual security data rooms. Companies use VDRs to share securely and store sensitive corporate data used during trade negotiations.