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

Steve Blank

A few caveats, this post is not legal advice, it’s not even advice, and it deals with law in the United States. A contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. a Non Disclosure Agreement gives you certain rights to protection of your confidential information.) Outside the U.S.

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What Start-Ups Need To Know About Employment Law

YoungUpstarts

by Paige Zandri, Attorney Network Director at Priori Legal. Labor laws and statutes in the United States are diverse and numerous – some are new while others are long-established. Employers should have all workers who have access to confidential information and trade secrets sign nondisclosure agreements or NDAs.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

Internet domain names can be acquired from most hosting providers or Network Solutions , for as little as $10/year each. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website. This name (www. Copyrights.

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Your New Venture IP Portfolio Sets Investment Value

Startup Professionals Musings

Internet domain names can be acquired from most hosting providers or Network Solutions , for as little as $10/year each. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website. This name (www. Copyrights.

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Every Startup Needs Intellectual Property To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

Internet domain names can be acquired from most hosting providers or Network Solutions , for as little as $10/year each. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website. This name (www. Copyrights.

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8 Intellectual Property Items Every Startup Needs

Startup Professionals Musings

Internet domain names can be acquired from most hosting providers or Network Solutions , for as little as $10/year each. Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website. This name (www. Copyrights.

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Basic IP Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know

YoungUpstarts

by Paige Zandri, Attorney Network Director at Priori Legal. However, registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers protection under federal law and increases the remedies available to you if someone infringes on your trademark. Image credit: Copyright message from Shutterstock.

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