The prevailing view of patent experts who advise innovators–be they individuals or companies–it that patent filings should occur as early as possible. This advice, which is even more prevalent now…
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If you’re thinking about supporting a startup company via Kickstarter, IndieGoGo or the like, or if you are a startup company needing capital to bring your product to market, the story…
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Several misperceptions exist about the process of hiring and retaining lawyers in the startup world. As someone who has experience as an entrepreneur, a law firm shareholder and senior corporate lawyer, and…
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The Startup Collaboration IP Conundrum arises at the founding stages of a company when a group of enthusiastic entrepreneurs come together to build and test a new business idea without…
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“Does my startup need a patent?” As a leading IP advisor for startups in Atlanta, I am asked this question a lot, and my response always begins: “the only person…
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The vast majority of patents today are worthless for creating business value, but by following the 5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents in this post, entrepreneurs can improve their odds…
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Entrepreneurs must recognize that good legal advice can often be bad for business. Indeed, taking the advice of your lawyers can mean that your company is so well-protected from risks…
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A significant proportion of startup entrepreneurs tell me that their strategy to generate revenue centers on licensing their protected product or technology to an established company, after which I provide…
