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6 Ways To Win By Creative Partnering With Competitors

Startup Professionals Musings

Competitors can become strategic investors or merger candidates. Make sure you don’t violate even the spirit of local laws or customs, and make sure your intellectual property is protected with proper two-way non-disclosure agreements before you start. Simple referral fees can bring real growth.

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14 Points To Consider When Structuring A Deal

YoungUpstarts

No matter what you do, you want to make sure that in the process that you protect your intellectual property, have non-disclosure agreements in place, if possible non-circumvents. Being wholly owned has the same effect, but it does obviously require a merger or an acquisition to occur. In Advance vs. Arrears.

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Key Contracts Every Business Must Use

YoungUpstarts

Whether a business is contemplating entering into a partnership, hiring a service provider or in the process of selling itself, a non-disclosure agreement should be utilized when information is shared with third parties. An employment offer letter or employment agreement should be utilized when hiring employees.

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Startups Must Embrace Coopetition For Rapid Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

Competitors can become strategic investors or merger candidates. Make sure you don’t violate even the spirit of local laws or customs, and make sure your intellectual property is protected with proper two-way non-disclosure agreements before you start. Simple referral fees can bring real growth.

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Startup Survival Guide: Mitigating Legal Risks and Criminal Challenges

The Startup Magazine

There are various strategies you can employ to mitigate this risk, such as obtaining patents or trademarks, implementing trade secret protection measures, and using non-disclosure agreements with employees and contractors. It’s also imperative to conduct regular audits of your IP assets and keep them up-to-date.