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Nuts & Bolts of Intellectual Property for New Startups

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So you’ve chosen a name for your startup, product, or both. Intellectual property. Trademarks , which we touched on last week, are brand and product names, graphic logos, slogans, taglines, and other indicators of origin of the goods or services in question.

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Trademark Registration Process — Do it Yourself or Hire an Attorney?

Up and Running

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Ideally, the trademark registration process should begin as soon as you’ve narrowed down a selection of possible marks, including business or product names, logos , and slogans. Approaching the trademark registration process can be daunting.

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The Top 5 Intellectual Property Mistakes

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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.

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Trademark or Copyright – Which Does Your Small Business Need?

YoungUpstarts

Eventually, you’ll likely find yourself facing another question: “Do we need a trademark or copyright for our products?” Put simply, a trademark is used to protect things like company names, logos, slogans, product names, etc. are some of the common issues I see other small business owners asking themselves.

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The 3 Most Common Challenges Faced By New Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

Although this measure provides the encouragement and moral support a new businessperson needs, it often does not provide sufficient money to cover the expensive tasks of product development, set-up of operations and initial payrolls. Protecting Your Intellectual Property. The Risk of Legal Liability.

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Building A Brand? Top 3 Trademark Mistakes To Avoid.

YoungUpstarts

Starting a business is an exciting time, and coming up with product names and company logos can be one of the more enjoyable tasks you’ll tackle. Advice For The Young At Heart branding intellectual property Josh Gerben trademark' Hiring a trademark attorney is a smart investment in your brand and your business’s future.

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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You

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It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Company and product naming may also seem simple, but should be a key early effort, because mistakes can be very costly. Too many founders think it’s more important to work on products and customers.

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