YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2021

Ensuring your intellectual property is protected is not always the easiest of processes if you are unfamiliar with intellectual property (IP) law. The post 3 Key Examples of Intellectual Property In Canada appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2020

Intellectual property (IP), which is often the heart of a startup’s business strategy, constitutes a small subset of those legal rights. The four types of intellectual property are trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and patents.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

It is important to take steps to protect your intellectual property. A simple way to protect your intellectual property is the hold off on filing a patent. Once a patent is filed, others can create similar products using workarounds without violating any intellectual property rights. If you work with a team or have employees, it is important to have them sign non-disclosure agreements to cover the security of your intellectual property.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 9, 2019

If you have ever come up with a unique invention, you may already realize how important it is to protect your intellectual property. The United States Patent and Trademark Office understands this, and works to ensure that applications for new intellectual property are given their due and protected under US law. Read more below to learn about some specific reasons why it is so important to protect intellectual property to help entrepreneurship.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2017

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. intellectual property IP patent portfolio

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. entrepreneur startup name intellectual property trademark

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2019

Intellectual property (IP) is a primary business component for many entrepreneurs. However, intellectual property differs from other company assets in the way that it is not tangible. Since it is not a piece of physical property, many entrepreneurs neglect to realize its value. However, intellectual property protection is very important in entrepreneurship. In order to protect intellectual property properly, you need to develop an IP strategy.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2018

They simply didn’t take the proper steps to protect its intellectual property. If you aren’t sure whether you’re sitting on intellectual property, it helps to understand what intellectual property actually means. Think about intellectual property as anything you’d want to copyright, trademark, or patent. With that in mind, here’s some tips on how you can properly protect your intellectual property: Safeguard Important Property.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article is the third of a three-part series by Baldwins Intellectual Property that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property is about creations of the mind.

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YFS Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Business Law Grow copyright Intellectual Property ip theft patents trademarksIn case your IP is stolen or used without your permission, there are a number of paths that you can take. Here's what every entrepreneur needs to know.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Intellectual property is the most important asset of many start-ups. Here is a summary of the main forms of intellectual property protection in the UK. You apply for a patent to the UK Intellectual Property Office or the European Patents Office (which gives protection throughout the EU). Trademarks can be applied for from the UK Intellectual Property Office. Intellectual property is one of the most important legal issues for start ups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2011

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. entrepreneur startup social media intellectual property business

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2016

Understanding the four main types of intellectual property is a preliminary step to intellectual property acumen as patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights each have their own legal protections. Does my company own its intellectual property? Most early-stage companies have little registered intellectual property, such as patents. To ensure that your company owns its intellectual property, follow a few basic steps.

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BeyondVC

MAY 16, 2012

Lately questions about Intellectual Property or IP have been cropping up left and right. Entrepreneurship Venture Capital entrepreneurship intellectual property IP startups venture capitalEliot Durbin (my partner at BOLDstart Ventures) and I had a long discussion this morning in preparation for his panel today about IP and patents.

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BeyondVC

MAY 16, 2012

Lately questions about Intellectual Property or IP have been cropping up left and right. Entrepreneurship Venture Capital entrepreneurship intellectual property IP startups venture capitalEliot Durbin (my partner at BOLDstart Ventures) and I had a long discussion this morning in preparation for his panel today about IP and patents.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Intellectual property is the principal asset of must every technology company. The post Is there gold in your old intellectual property? Digging through your IP closet for gold….

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 13, 2020

This article is the first of a three-part series by Dr Sudhanshu Ayyagari that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Here we examine the different types of intellectual property rights and their importance for a business.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Read on to see five common mistakes regarding intellectual property, so you can avoid the pitfalls. 100% of businesses have Intellectual Property (IP). Patents are the only intellectual property. Minimizing the importance of intellectual property. Intellectual property is the most valuable asset for startups.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

All businesses have intellectual property. Yes, your business has intellectual property (IP). Intellectual property is divided into four major categories: Copyrights: software, literature works, and TV broadcasts. However, knowing about your intellectual property can help you thrive; not knowing it can lead to fines, lawsuits, and expensive litigation. Let’s take a deeper look into the four pillars of intellectual property.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

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. Industry Experts 101 advisors entrepreneurs entrepreneurship execution intellectual property IP legal startups team venture capital

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

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. Industry Experts entrepreneurs entrepreneurship intellectual property IP legal startups structure tacticsGiven that 2011 is already behind us, I’d like to take a brief time-out from the usual legal and financial wonkery to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In the rush to get your business off the ground, you might neglect the need to protect your intellectual property. But if your intellectual property is original and differentiates you from your competition, it will be one of the most valuable parts of your business. In many cases, the law around intellectual property rights can be unforgiving of early mistakes. The post Protecting Intellectual Property: Strategies for Startups appeared first on WECAN.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2010

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most people think only of patents. The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. In cost, all of these elements of intellectual property may be acquired for a few hundred dollars (or a few thousand with an attorney), if you act early and quickly.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Ultimately, establishing an overall culture of respect for intellectual property is your best defense against information contamination when you are hiring employees away from the competition. By James Pooley, author of “ Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage “. In today’s hyper-competitive global economy, talent is often your most valuable weapon.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2021

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The post What intellectual property (IP) steps should a startup take? IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. Make IP decisions and do so early. One of the main (and early) steps is to make a considered decision about what IP means to your business and what IP tools will be used to support your business model. Not doing so can cause big problems later for your business.

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Berkonomics

JULY 16, 2015

Several times a month, I’d have lunch with one of my CEOs, and each time we’d find ourselves digging into the intellectual property developed by the company over the years, just to refresh ourselves about what the intended use was back then, and whether new developments or technologies might make these older ideas and patents relevant again. Intellectual property is the principle asset of technology companies.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 6, 2022

Others intellectual property rights law patentPatent law exists to protect inventions from unauthorized use, reproduction, and profit without permission. The post What Goes Into Getting A Patent? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2021

Professionalisms ideas intellectual property rights Jordan Erskine legal issuesProtecting ideas begins with smart decisions before launch. Jordan Erskine shares three actions to lock up ideas and set businesses up for success.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

For instance, you could hire an accountant or bookkeeper to handle various financial and tax-based jobs for you or engage the services of a law firm to teach you how to trademark a business name and otherwise protect your venture’s valuable intellectual property.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Does your business have intellectual property? If someone asked whether or not your business has Intellectual Property (IP) and your answer is “I do not know” or “I doubt it,” you are not alone. The post Intellectual Property 101 appeared first on Bplans Blog.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 17, 2022

Not getting your paperwork in order from the start can have a variety of consequences from the merely painful, realizing you’re behind on quarterly taxes and having to scramble to catch up, to the disastrous, failing to protect your intellectual property.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2019

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. business valuation intellectual property new venture portfolio

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 22, 2012

Intellectual Property (IP) is vitally important to start-ups. But start-ups face significant challenges in acquiring, maintaining and enforcing their intellectual property. The Start-Up Genome Project , which aims to map, model and analyze what makes start-ups tick, identified IP as a top source of competitive advantage for start-ups. Guest author Jeffrey Shieh is a Senior Patent Attorney at inovia , a foreign filing technology platform provider.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Alternatively, you can search AmericanBar.org to locate pro bono intellectual property attorneys in your area to see if there may be a pro bono patent attorney who is able to conduct research on your behalf and assist you in filing your patent. A patent provides a means to protect your intellectual property. Your attorney’s goal is to establish barriers to entry, wherever you intellectual property is infringed upon.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 22, 2012

Intellectual Property (IP) is vitally important to start-ups. But start-ups face significant challenges in acquiring, maintaining and enforcing their intellectual property. The post What Start-Ups Need to Know About Protecting Intellectual Property Around the World appeared first on ReadWrite. The Start-Up Genome Project , which aims to map, model and analyze what makes start-ups tick, identified IP as a top source of competitive advantage for start-ups.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

With over 30 years of combined Patent and Trademark experience, they will be able to protect your intellectual property. Others intellectual property intellectual property rights intellectual property rights managementPatents, Copyright, and Trademarks are critical considerations for anyone intending to market their ideas, creations, or inventions. Protection is key when moving from intangible to tangible, idea to product.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Advice For The Young At Heart business idea idea generation intellectual property intellectual property rights intellectual property rights management legal protection patentWhether you have an idea for a killer app or a vision of a better mousetrap, getting your idea for a new business from concept to actual income can take time and effort.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2020

Professionalisms copyright infringement copyrights intellectual property rights music music copyrightby Drew Gula of Soundstripe. Advertising is in the middle of a huge transition. Video marketing has become a key ingredient behind the success of so many companies.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This may include things like contingent liabilities , litigation risks, intellectual property-related issues, as well as problematic contracts. Technology and Intellectual Property. Other Things to look into include: Intellectual property rights of the company.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2015

Entrepreneurs need to learn how to register a trademark , as well as other dos and don’ts surrounding the protection of their precious intellectual property. The major benefit of doing this is the fact that it will stop other people or companies from using your all-important intellectual property. Others intellectual property intellectual property rights trademark trademark law

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Others ideas intellectual property rights legal advice startup adviceGetting your startup off the ground is easier if you have the backing of investors, although to secure their interest you will need to pitch your ideas to prospects and attempt to dazzle them with your ingenuity.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

If not, you might meet a web designer or an intellectual property attorney. Here’s another from The Startup Magazine Female Founder Series. We interviewed Erin Minckley — a Chicago-based artist and new author of “Artists Who Thrive”.

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