Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

I’m no great scholar on bubbles – I have more interesting things to spend my time worrying about than the exact definition , but having been around a few I have at least given them intellectual consideration. And you may choose to overpay hoping that the future value will be worth your while. But it will end.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

So you’ve chosen a name for your startup, product, or both. Tech startups are at the other extreme. The gulf has widened with the proliferation of social Internet / user-generated content and mobile application startups. Most of our early-stage startup clients fit this description. Intellectual property.

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Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded early by one of the 318,000 active Angel investors in the USA alone. What is this daunting process, and what can you do to optimize your chances of surviving it? So what should you do to prepare for this stage in your venture, and optimize your chances of making it through the process?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2020

Under the surface, it’s considered an essential element of your business model and a critical driver of your company’s bottom line. Startups that embrace and exemplify a clear social mission from the get-go will have an easier time attracting much-needed backing. Express Your Mission. CSR is more than a PR tool, though.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

This article is the second of a three-part series by Dr Sudhanshu Ayyagari that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Intellectual property rights are an indispensable consideration in ensuring your startup has the best possibility to succeed in the future.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating that startups may generally appreciate the importance of filing a patent application early to protect their innovations. startup and then demanding payment from the startup to transfer the mark. Trade secret.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. This article explores five of the most common mistakes startup founders make and how you can steer clear of them. Trust: Trusts can provide some asset protection and tax benefits.

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StartupNation

MAY 10, 2021

OneStream and StockX are two of the most recent unicorns to emerge out of Detroit’s thriving startup ecosystem. Despite differences in their products and target audiences, the two companies likely followed similar intellectual property protection strategies on their way to the valuations that gave them unicorn status.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The adage was always ‘keep your eyes on the light at the end of the tunnel.’ The new morning mantra: “People are going to tell you your idea isn’t going to work. CAVA CEO Brett Schulman shared hard-earned wisdom on growing up with your startup, building culture into the company, and preparing to go public.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Share on Twitter Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member and mentor to startups, and an angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. When you absolutely need a lawyer Your startup needs the right legal structure.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Intellectual property (IP) – intangible creations such as inventions, ideas and processes – covers some of the most valuable aspects of a business, yet many treat it as an afterthought. In the United States, common law trademark protection is limited to the geographic area in which the trademark is used. Trademarks. Copyrights.

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Given 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. How much is it worth investing in international IP protection, if at all? I’m proud to contribute to the effort and always enjoy reading what the other authors have to say.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

Pardini is a senior associate with Farella Braun + Martel LLP in San Francisco, representing clients in intellectual property litigation. Tech companies and startups are familiar with protecting their inventions with patents, and their secret formulas, source code and algorithms as trade secrets.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Plus, most small companies and startups do not have the financial resources to seek patent protection, via the elaborate procedure. Related: Securing Your Startup’s Intellectual Property Rights: Patent vs. Trade Secret. Some countries, such as China, provide very poor protection of trade secrets.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

An entrepreneur might have the best idea since sliced bread, but if they’re unable to protect it with the relevant patents, trademarks, or copyrights, then there’s a good chance they won’t see the fruits that their labor otherwise might deserve. Founded in early 2021, RightHub has some 75 staff across Europe and the U.S.,

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 17, 2020

One big idea can make or break bottom lines, and companies are increasingly pushing intellectual property (IP) boundaries to seal success. Still, startups and creators often lag behind with patenting. And that’s a shame – they need to know their rights and act to protect them. Let’s rethink patenting.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

Fox Rothschild understands the unique struggles startups face. The program includes: Startup Package - The legal advice and documents necessary to get a company up and running, all for a discounted flat rate. No-Cost Virtual Data Room - Fox customizes a Data Room to your specs and turns the keys over to you.

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StartupNation

APRIL 27, 2021

StartupNation has partnered with Yottled to provide the fastest way to bring your business online. Unfortunately, many tech startup founders have misinterpreted Musk’s open letter as an example of how a tech business can be successful without a patent portfolio. How tech startup founders can apply Tesla’s patent strategy.

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Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

This method compares the target company to typical angel-funded startup ventures and adjusts the average valuation of recently funded companies in the region to establish a pre-money valuation of the target. Such comparisons can only be made for companies at the same stage of development, in this case, for pre-revenue startup ventures.

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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. Why is intellectual property important?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Think about it: They compete with dogs and people whose property they’ve claimed to raise future generations. So I’m issuing a clarion cry to all leaders, everywhere: Summon your inner alpha and apply these five lessons for dealing with coyotes to handle — and foil — the competition. Tap into your inner alpha. Fence them out.

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Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

We talked about how startups have changed over the last few years, what support has meant to them, Startup Catalyst missions and their impact, as well as ways to get involved in the startup community. Reece Walker is a partner at McCullough Robertson and a director of Startup Catalyst. In Conversation with Reece and Will.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2021

TechCrunch Early Stage 2021: Operations & Fundraising provides early-stage founders with access to top founders, investors and subject-matter experts across the startup realm. Learn and develop the skills essential for startup success, avoid common mistakes, expand your network and discover new opportunities.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 17, 2022

Standing out as a startup or small business just got tougher. That’s a record number of launches in a 12-month span—and all the more reason for your team to get creative. That’s a record number of launches in a 12-month span—and all the more reason for your team to get creative. Neither will updating your logo or website.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 26, 2021

Venture debt interest rates often are based off of WSJ Prime (currently at an all-time low percentage), and venture debt may protect a founder’s ownership by allowing a founder to retain a higher percentage ownership of his/her company. Unlike equity investors, venture debt investors are less flexible.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 22, 2019

ERIE, PA – When you add it up, ART + Technology = A Tech StARTup! A free consult on protecting your intellectual property from Attorney Jonathan D’Silva. Filling out a simple on-line form could be your first step in turning your BIG IDEA into a Tech St ART up!

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As Life Sciences Venture Advisor and OKBio Director at i2E, Meredith Wilkerson applies her training in academic and clinical research, as well as her insights for protecting and commercializing intellectual property, to provide tailored consulting services to entrepreneurs in the life sciences and biotech space.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

One of the startups attempting to tackle the cloud’s security challenges is Sentra , which finds data in the cloud, classifies it according to sensitivity and then offers remediation plans for data security teams. As a result, they try to protect any and all data, without paying attention to the level of importance,” Regev said.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Join us for two program-packed days dedicated to founders in the earliest stages of startup life (pre-seed through Series A). Click here and buy your pass today. Here — for your edification — are just five of the many reasons you should attend TC Early Stage on April 1-2. Bootcamp your way to success. No problem.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The most important asset early-stage companies possess is their intellectual property. But IP can be difficult to protect during fundraising, because venture firms reviewing confidential pitch materials do not regularly sign NDAs as is traditional in other industries, and applicants lack leverage to push for them.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2023

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. If you don’t already get it in your inbox, click here. Startups and VC Kano, the venture-backed U.K. of copying one of its products and infringing on its intellectual property, Paul reports. (TC+)

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Currier, who was an angel investor in Patreon, Lyft and DoorDash, said startups that grow into unicorns have three basic forms of defensibility: Network effects: Your product becomes more valuable as more people use it. Embedding: Integrate your services so deeply, customers “cannot rip them out.” Thanks for reading!

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

” The same holds true for startup fundraising; the size of your seed round will be determined solely by your company’s immediate needs and the investors you’re working with. It’s also a useful overview for early employees and co-founders who may be new to startup financing. How much to raise.

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Berkonomics

JULY 14, 2016

Want the best way to create your core competency quickly and inexpensively? Think like a startup, with little resources, a limited window of time, and few dollars to spend on expensive experts. He divides the tasks so that no subcontractor has all of the core knowledge in house as a protection against theft of intellectual property.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 30, 2020

A written business plan will guide your actions and keep you focused on your short- and long-term goals. Your business plan puts your aspirations into words (and charts), demonstrating to partners, investors and lenders why your venture can and will be a success. What is your value proposition?

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

I’ve been working with early stage companies and their intellectual property protection plans for years. Thanks to Russ Krajec, a patent attorney, for the quick improvement in my education, here are some important points to consider when thinking of your patent strategy. Do you let the world know your innermost secrets?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2022

Don’t be tempted to overstate your market size and its infinite potential,” she said. “We Dear Sophie: Can a startup sponsor a graduating co-founder? ET, Sophie Alcorn will answer questions about immigration law for startups during a Twitter Space hosted by Senior Editor Walter Thompson. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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