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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

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To find out what people are complaining about, read forums, turn to your social media accounts, and read reviews. The non-disclosure agreement (NDA). A non-disclosure agreement is a legally-binding mutual agreement between you and whomever you are sharing your idea with.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Many companies like Sears, Coca-Cola, and Twitter have already been hurt by people using company names they don’t own on social sites. Copyrights.

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Social Media Accounts are Intellectual Property

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Many companies like Sears, Coca-Cola, and Twitter have already been hurt by people using company names they don’t own on social sites. Copyrights.

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Your New Venture IP Portfolio Sets Investment Value

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Many companies like Sears, Coca-Cola, and Twitter have already been hurt by people using company names they don’t own on social sites. Copyrights.

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Every Startup Needs Intellectual Property To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Many companies like Sears, Coca-Cola, and Twitter have already been hurt by people using company names they don’t own on social sites. Copyrights.

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8 Intellectual Property Items Every Startup Needs

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Many companies like Sears, Coca-Cola, and Twitter have already been hurt by people using company names they don’t own on social sites. Copyrights.

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Intellectual Property is More Than Patents

Startup Professionals Musings

Trademarks require a federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. If you need early reviews or assistance by people you don’t know well, get them to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement first. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website. Copyrights.