Up and Running

JULY 25, 2016

Even from the outset, Pied Piper had problems related to IP, with the founder having to beg a local irrigation company for the rights to the company name. Given that Pied Piper is both a startup and a tech company, the frequency with which IP comes up isn’t surprising—over 90 percent of a startup’s value is in its intangible assets.

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Growthink Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

That being said, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal document used to protect ideas, know-how, and other secret sauce under a variety of circumstances. Are you hiring an employee? Visit Traklight and use “ID your IP” with Traklight’s compliments until February 28, 2014. What is a NDA?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2019

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. These trade secrets need to be documented and coupled with an employment agreement, to keep them from migrating to your competitors when employees move on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2021

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. These trade secrets need to be documented and coupled with an employment agreement, to keep them from migrating to your competitors when employees move on.

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Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Determine the allocation of equity among co-founders, early employees or other service providers, and future contributors as applicable, as well as the vesting schedule , if any, that will apply. Offer letters for employees. Independent contractor or consulting agreements. Advisory board agreements. Newco, Inc.”)

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2017

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. These trade secrets need to be documented and coupled with an employment agreement, to keep them from migrating to your competitors when employees move on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. These trade secrets need to be documented and coupled with an employment agreement, to keep them from migrating to your competitors when employees move on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2011

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. These trade secrets need to be documented and coupled with an employment agreement, to keep them from migrating to your competitors when employees move on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2010

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most people think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least seven items that should be in your IP portfolio. These trade secrets need to be documented and coupled with an employment agreement, to keep them from migrating to your competitors when employees move on.

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