Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

That changed when I joined the board of a startup, and we sued Microsoft and Sony on the same day for patent infringement – and won $120 million. A few caveats, this post is not legal advice, it’s not even advice, and it deals with law in the United States. non-public technology. customer lists, formula. _.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

The Census Bureau estimates that there are about 32,570,855 small businesses in the United States. Especially because non-compliance may damage any legal relations between the parties involved. Non-Disclosure Agreements. This business contract binds parties in a specific agreement. million Americans.

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Up and Running

MARCH 1, 2016

If you want to explain your idea to someone in-depth and are worried potential theft, you can get them to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)—a legal document that states both parties intent to keep information confidential. Beyond focusing on your potential customer base, make sure to scope out the competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2019

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2017

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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