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Startup IP tips before you launch

NZ Entrepreneur

This article is the second of a three-part series by Dr Sudhanshu Ayyagari that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Intellectual property rights are an indispensable consideration in ensuring your startup has the best possibility to succeed in the future.

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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

If you’re a startup and you don’t have a close relationship with a few law firms you’re really missing one of the most important relationships that any entrepreneur can have. I write about some of the lessons in my post on Startup Mistakes. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

Up and Running

Intellectual property (IP) is anything created by the human intellect that’s protected by the law from unauthorized use by other people. Geographical Indication – Sign used on products with a unique geographical origin, qualities, and reputation. Unsure of how to handle some of these startup steps? Get business insurance.

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How Many Angels is the Right Amount for a Startup to Have?

Both Sides of the Table

I love how open Danielle has been throughout the development of her startup Mattermark including honest reflections of when she has changed her opinion. If you have 8 well known, high quality angels with impeccable reputations then be as transparent as you like. That’s what it feels like.”. I agree up to a point.

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How The New General Data Protection Regulation Will Affect Online Businesses

YoungUpstarts

Web and computer information, such as location, IP address, cookie data and RFID tags. Now, in cases of important hacks that risk consumers personal information or could damage their finances or reputation, businesses must formally inform the GDPR within 72 hours and any affected consumers. Data Breaches Must Be Formally Reported.

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Virtual Data Rooms are not Just for Big Companies

The Startup Magazine

They have historically been thought of a only a big company tool, but they can be a great tool for startups and small businesses as well. It should also protect your IP address and your shared documents. Reputation – Do thorough background checks on all your prospective providers before you get into any form of partnership.

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Reputation and Community

crowdSPRING Blog

The team is really excited that in the next couple of weeks crowdSPRING will be introducing a new site-wide reputation system and a reputation ‘score’ for every user on the site. The cS reputation system is built on the reams of raw data that a site like ours generates.