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Build a winning IP programme for successful innovation

NZ Entrepreneur

Being strategic with your intellectual property (IP) can be really important. But what is often even more important, especially for businesses built on ongoing innovation, is having a strong IP programme. Let’s take New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks®, as an example. IP education. Other factors.

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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.

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Opinion: It’s a startup world

NZ Entrepreneur

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. Suse Reynolds, Angel Association New Zealand. Check out New Zealand’s Angel networks on the Angel Association NZ website.

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Startup IP tips before you launch

NZ Entrepreneur

While some countries do allow grace periods for filing a patent following public disclosure, other countries do not provide these exceptions and obtaining grant of a patent will likely become impossible in many countries in Europe and New Zealand. The post Startup IP tips before you launch appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Create your IP strategy early to avoid common pitfalls

NZ Entrepreneur

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. It’s best to select a mark and use it consistently.

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Patent protection or design protection?

NZ Entrepreneur

Intellectual property (IP) may be a business’ most valuable asset. Patents, copyright, trade marks and registered designs all provide different types of IP rights that can protect an innovation. Inventions are effectively the concept residing in a new product or process. A design registration lasts 15 years in New Zealand.

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What Government funding is available for startups in NZ?

NZ Entrepreneur

One of the questions we’re often asked is, “What Government funding is available for startups in New Zealand?” The New Zealand Government wishes to stimulate the creation of more high growth businesses and build on our intellectual property (“IP”) in science and technology related businesses.