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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS MARCH 1, 2011 The Top Five Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Learn About IP Law I’ve spent a lot of time fighting in court about intellectual property ownership and cleaning up startup’s IP messes. I’ve linked to some later posts that explain the topics in more detail and give specific tips about IP protection and avoiding legal liability. I really prefer prevention. Ignorance is not bliss. MORE >>	IP LAW FOR STARTUPS JUNE 23, 2010 Who Owns the IP Rights to Custom Software? Because custom software can be highly valuable and expensive, it’s important to understand IP ownership issues. 1) The Relationship. MORE >>	RECENT POSTS FEBRUARY 21, 2012 \| MCSTARTUP BLOG How to protect your business idea when raising capital FEBRUARY 21, 2012 \| FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG Why Co-working Spaces Actually Work FEBRUARY 21, 2012 \| INSTIGATOR BLOG Clean Up Before Raising Funding FEBRUARY 15, 2012 \| LAUNCHING TECH VENTURES Launching Tech Ventures - Untitled Article FEBRUARY 14, 2012 \| A SMART BEAR: STARTUPS AND MARKETING FOR GEEKS How to find that first big customer FEBRUARY 13, 2012 \| FELD THOUGHTS Compromise vs. Problem Solving
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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 Does Your Startup Own the IP Created by its Founders? One of the most damaging omissions is not taking the proper steps to ensure the company owns all of the rights to the IP created by all founders. MORE >>	IP LAW FOR STARTUPS MARCH 27, 2011 Does Your Startup Own the IP Rights to Work Created by Independent Contractors? Every startup CEO who is growing a scalable company should make sure that her startup owns the IP rights to work created by independent contractors. Consequently, a company must have a signed written agreement with the author/inventor that transfers the IP rights to the company. Oral agreements are not sufficient to transfer IP rights. MORE >>	IP LAW FOR STARTUPS AUGUST 23, 2011 Patent Value and What It Can Mean For Your Startup patent can do wonders for your startup and it’s worth serious consideration when you are developing your IP strategy. See U.S. Patent No. MORE >>	IP LAW FOR STARTUPS MARCH 18, 2011 Does the Startup Own the IP Rights To Work Created by the Founders? For startups that have multiple founders or shareholders, want VC funding, or intend to create a valuable company that can be sold for a fortune, the answer to whether the startup owns the IP rights to work created by company founders is critical. Contract Law Copyright Law IP Basics IP Mistakes & Blunders Patent Law Startup Basics MORE >>
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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
Does Your Startup Have an IP Strategy?

It’s a critical question: Does your startup have an IP strategy? As an IP attorney who advises startups and emerging growth companies, I usually see a hodgepodge, willy-nilly approach to IP protection. rarely ever see a good IP strategy. IP Basics Strategic IP PlanMost startups don’t. Liability. MORE >>

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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010
Copyright Rights & Licenses

They actually created an IP mess because they didn’t understand how to write a copyright license or transfer. To learn more about copyright law and why it’s important if you are paying someone else to design your website read How a Legally Ignorant Web Designer Can Create an IP Mess for a Startup’s Website. MORE >>

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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
Patent Myths

Along with your other IP; it is the “plumbing” of your business. Tags: IP Basics IP Mistakes & Blunders Patent Law Startup Launch Series The following guest post is by contributing editor Heather N. Schafer , a patent attorney at Beem Patent Law Firm in Chicago, Illinois. The following are five common patent myths. Why Not? MORE >>

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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
Does My Startup Have Intellectual Property?

Many companies, however, don’t consider IP protection until they need it.”. Here are the most common areas where most companies have some form of IP protection. Tags: IP Basics Recently, I went to a meeting of fledgling entrepreneurs. I introduced myself as an intellectual property attorney. Trademark law. Copyright Law. MORE >>

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IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
Does Your Startup Own the IP Rights to Work Created by Employees?

Heather is an experienced intellectual property attorney who helps inventors protect their inventions and emerging growth companies increase their value through strategic IP protection. The Founder’s have shifted tasks – they are no longer burning the midnight oil generating company IP. MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT EMPLOYEE IP. Not So! MORE >>

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Keep Your Story Straight: Five Important Patent Terms IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
The Biggest Startup Blunder: Failing to Secure Ownership of Your Startup’s IP IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010
IP Class for Women Entrepreneurs Building Scalable Companies IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011
Protect Your Business Brand: The Proper Use of Trademarks IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010
Does Your Startup Have a Strategic IP Plan? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
Properly Documenting the Creation of Your Startup’s IP IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
The Top Five Ways to Blow Possible Patent Protection IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011
IP 101 for Startups STARTUPCFO | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Part 2 Specific Lessons: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Facebook Ownership Litigation IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010
A Legally Ignorant Web Designer Can Create an IP Mess for a Startup’s Website IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
Is Your Startup Ready for IP Due Diligence? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
The PROTECT IP Act Will Slow Start-up Innovation UNION SQUARE VENTURES | THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011
Does Your Investment Pitch Have an IP Slide? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
What Do Your Company Contracts Say About Your Business? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
Creating a Strategic IP Plan: The First Step IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011
The Importance of Written Contracts for Your Startup IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010
What Can a Well Drafted Contract Do For Your Company? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
Part 1 Case Overview: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Facebook Ownership Litigation IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010
Lockdown Lost-Founder IP THE STARTUP LAWYER | TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
Why Scalable Companies Shouldn’t Use Descriptive Names IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011
Strong Patents vs. Crappy Patents IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011
Don’t Fall Prey to False Security in a Hasty Provisional Patent Application IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010
Why Copyright Assignments Can Be Critical for Your Company IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010
IP ownership – lock it down STARTUPCFO | MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011
Website Legal Issues: Copyright Infringement and Protection IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
Protect The Internet FELD THOUGHTS | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
Worry About People Listening To You, Not About Them Stealing Your Ideas CROWDSPRING BLOG | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
Watch Out When Contracting With Foreign Companies IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
Website Legal Issues: Why Your Terms of Use May Be Critical IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011
Does Your Startup Really Have the Right to Sell Its Software? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Copyright Law Does Not Protect Ideas IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
Should I Protect My IP Before I Try To Build My Product? ASK THE VC | FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
How a Savvy Tattoo Artist Gave Warner Brothers a Hangover IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011
Website Legal Issues: Finding a Safe Harbor in a Sea of Third Party Content IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011
Free Teleclass: How to Protect the Value of Your Software Products IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
Don’t Destroy the Value of Your Software IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
Why Scalable Companies Should Use Fanciful or Arbitrary Brand Names IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011
The New Patent Law: What does it mean for your startup? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
The Law on Fonts and Typefaces: Frequently Asked Questions CROWDSPRING BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011
Stay Out of Legal Hot Water: Website Trademark Issues IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011
University of Glasgow Offers Entrepreneurs "Easy Access IP" READWRITESTART | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010
Startup Blog: Think Ahead When You are Negotiating IP Rights TAFFY WILLIAMS | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
Critical Legal Issues For Your Website IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
GREAT New Blog – IP Law for Startups | Ask The VC ASK THE VC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Happy Business Marriage Part 1: The Background Check IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011
Global IP Address Growth by Country 500 HATS | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
GREAT New Blog – IP Law for Startups ASK THE VC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Minimize the Risk of Being Sued by Your Former Employer: Quit Your Job Like a Baby IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010
Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy STEVE BLANK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009
3 reasons why real time analytics tools are essential WATCHING WEBSITES | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
Business Intelligence in a Wiki World! ACTIVE GARAGE | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
My Website’s Software Foundation: Do I Own the Code or Can I Sell My Site? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011
White-Label Mobile App Users: Who Owns Them? THE STARTUP LAWYER | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010
If I Launched a Startup THE STARTUP LAWYER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
If I Launched a Startup THE STARTUP LAWYER | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
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Should a Founder License IP to a Startup? THE STARTUP LAWYER | THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010
Does Your Startup Own the Intellectual Property Rights? IP LAW FOR STARTUPS | THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
Startup Blog: Intellectual Property (IP) and Know-how: Defined TAFFY WILLIAMS | MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
Anyfi Networks Introduces New Revenue Model For ISPs With Easy Wi-Fi Over IP Roaming ARCTICSTARTUP | FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
Special: The 56 Israeli Companies Exhibiting in Mobile World Congress 2011 VC CAFE | SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011
When do I need to incorporate a company? STARTUP COMPANY LAWYER | MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
Social Media Accounts are Intellectual Property STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010 SOCAL CTO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
Anyfi Networks Introduces New Revenue Model For ISPs With Easy Wi-Fi Over IP Roaming ARCTICSTARTUP | FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept SOCAL CTO | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Ten Principles Which Spell Continuous Innovation STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
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