Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

If they acquire later stage companies who already have users/customers and/or a predictable revenue stream, they are acquiring companies which are executing. What gets lost when a large company looks at the rationale for an acquisition (IP, team, product, users) is that startups are run by founders searching for a business model.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Many people start companies arse backwards.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

He or she has worked at some very successful big technology or media companies and went to a great school. There are many companies with phenomenal IP that is truly differentiated but where the original executive team squandered their opportunity due to inability to sell, market or service customers. I saved my main point for last.

Technical Review 150

Technical Review Liquidation Preference Silicon Valley IP 150

ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

It goes into more detail, such as how likely they are to be a market leader and which technologies they’re using. Tools for IP-targeted ads: MRP ; Terminus. The most significant financial returns will happen in the later stages, after you’ve identified and engaged target accounts.

Customer 98

Customer Marketing Channel Acquisition 98

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2012

Companies have shifted from producing pure technology to producing consumer products. Pure technology companies focus on IP, and need to compete with emerging markets, offering cheaper labor and potentially better economies of scale. Mid and later stage companies attracted $1.48

Technical Review 111

Technical Review IPO Seed Stage 111

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2012

Companies have shifted from producing pure technology to producing consumer products. Pure technology companies focus on IP, and need to compete with emerging markets, offering cheaper labor and potentially better economies of scale. Mid and later stage companies attracted $1.48

Technical Review 60

Technical Review IPO Seed Stage 60