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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy

Steve Blank

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) Type of IP. _. Copyright gives you the right to prevent others from copying, distributing or making derivatives of your work. social network start up – trademark and copyright are more likely.

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Nuts & Bolts of Intellectual Property for New Startups

Gust

Having covered all the bases to ensure that your corporate name is available, the domain name can be acquired, and the name doesn’t infringe any existing trademarks (as we discussed last week ), now is a good time to look at the categories of intellectual property (IP) that are relevant to most startups. Intellectual property.

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Intellectual Property for Startups in the Real World

Gust

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 ?

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IP-Delivered TV: Are We There Yet?

Andrew Payne

It definitely has a unique feel and visual style. I’ve always felt television, in the limit, will be delivered over IP. Specialized, proprietary cable TV distribution is gradually giving way to big, fast, cheap IP pipes. I’ve started watching Netflix’s new original show, House of Cards.

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IP-Delivered TV: Are We There Yet?

Andrew Payne

It definitely has a unique feel and visual style. I’ve always felt television, in the limit, will be delivered over IP. Specialized, proprietary cable TV distribution is gradually giving way to big, fast, cheap IP pipes. I’ve started watching Netflix’s new original show, House of Cards.

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The Direct-to-Consumer Checklist

Austin Startup

In the meantime, figure out which of your college buddies works there or network your way to someone who does. For subscription businesses, you should definitely have a pre-cancellation intervention strategy in order to prevent churn. Have you thought about how potential IP theft would impact your business?

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You are the Best One to Build Your Startup Brand

Startup Professionals Musings

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m definitely not lobbying here for promising things you can’t deliver, or hiring a publicist before your first programmer. One networking introduction will likely not leave a lasting impression.