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5 ‘IP’ Mistakes Start-ups Should Avoid

May

10

2012

Venture capitalists, angel investors and start-up lawyers these days tend to be obsessed with “intellectual property,” or IP. And for good reason: In the information economy, the core assets of a new venture are likely to be talented people, the IP they create, and little else. To maximize future value, founders should try to lay ...
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Common Mistakes · Patents and IP

IP Law For Startups — Lessons on trade secret, trademark, copyright & patent law for entrepreneurs

Feb

8

2010

IP Law for Startups is a blog that gives general, educational information about intellectual property law and explains the most common pitfalls and missteps that entrepreneurs make. It gives clear, concrete ways to protect your IP and avoid legal ruin. It helps startups draw an IP landmine map and navigate the dangerous terrain. The biggest ...
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Patents and IP

ip · legal · patent · trademark

Cost of Obtaining a Patent | IPWatchdog.com

Sep

27

2008

This page contains detailed information on the cost of obtaining a patent in the United States. For additional, background information about the costs associated with obtaining a patent please see some of our other pages, including these: * Patent Attorney Fees Explained * New US Patent Office Fees
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Patents and IP

value

LinkedIn: Answers: Patent process for a tech-startup. What? How? How much?

Sep

27

2008

My startup is finishing the development of a unique technology that conducts analytics of human preferences on the Web. We are now at a point where we are looking to file for a patent to protect the technology, but none of us are experts on the subject. Perhaps the best way to explain it is ...
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Patents and IP

cost · process

Google Patents — Search Patents

Sep

27

2008

Google’s online patent search engine is sometimes a good alternative to the USPTO’s — a little easier too!
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Patents and IP

ip · patents · search

What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Intellectual Property | Saper Law Offices

Sep

26

2008

Intellectual property is an umbrella term for various types of rights an individual or business can have in their names, creative works, and inventions. A firm grasp of intellectual property is important for every entrepreneur – even if you’re not a musician or inventor. An understanding of intellectual property rights can help you protect your ...
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Patents and IP

legal

Online Provisional Patent Application FAQ

Aug

16

2008

A provisional patent application (PPA) is an effective, fast, and cheap way to safeguard your place in line at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) while you decide whether to file a regular patent application. A PPA preserves your invention rights for up to one year — without the toil and expense involved ...
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Patents and IP

patent provisional

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Aug

16

2008

The site for all things formal in patent and trademark applications. Search for patents with multiple criteria.
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Patents and IP

patent · trademark

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