Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret, or trademark. You need a viable business model and customers.

Technical Review 391

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 391

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. web site, they create another 100,000 VPN users.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

Feld Thoughts

MAY 9, 2011

Over the past few years, I’ve spent some time thinking about how the government can help entrepreneurship. It started with my role as the co-chairman of the Colorado Governors Innovation Council which was my first involvement in any formal way with any government initiative. Necessity will drive efficiency.

Government 143

Government Technical Review Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 143

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Software changes fast and the government moves slowly. I’m a big supporter of building and protecting a portfolio of real intellectual property, and maximizing your startup’s valuation, but it shouldn’t be just a legal game. They know that these entrepreneurs don’t have the skill or resources to defend themselves.

Software Review 250

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Easier-to-use’ and other fuzzy terms won’t get any attention.

Intellectual Property 312

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 312

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

Multiple high-profile attacks on organizations and governments around the world, including Malaysia, have grabbed international headlines due to their well-coordinated nature and the scale of the data breach. Governments, companies and individuals are increasingly more willing to spend to safeguard their information.

Malaysia 226

Malaysia Intellectual Property Government Technical Review 226

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. If you find more than a dozen solutions that loosely match your idea, it may be time to skip that one and try another.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2023

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. If you find more than a dozen solutions that loosely match your idea, it may be time to skip that one and try another.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 267

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2014

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities and new government regulations. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret or trademark. You need a viable business model and customers.

Technical Review 266

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 266

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The country’s business-friendly environment is bolstered by its strong intellectual property laws, well-established financial systems, and government support programs for innovation and entrepreneurship. Understanding the Canadian Market Canada is often seen as an appealing option for startups due to its proximity to the U.S.,

Mexico 148

Mexico Canada Intellectual Property North America 148

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Creating a strong value proposition requires substantial customer insight, thorough study, an understanding of the real value of intellectual property, thoughtfulness, and several iterations. A Main Street member typically joins the board of directors and actively participates in corporate governance and as an advisor to management.

Intellectual Property 265

Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Phoenix Arizona 265

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2016

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Copyright intellectual property protection is already given automatically and immediately without the need to register the copyright with a government.

Software Review 120

Software Review Intellectual Property Software Technical Review 120

YoungUpstarts

JULY 17, 2014

The goal is to sell more iPhones and iPads to corporate and government agencies. We developed a new technology, protected the intellectual property, and then profited on the fact that nobody could duplicate what we did. How can two companies, which have been bitter rivals actually make this work?

Intellectual Property 215

Intellectual Property Stock Government Restful 215

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. What you need depends on your location, business activities, industry, and government rules. Secure your intellectual property. According to the U.S. Develop a founders agreement.

Small Business 167

Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

For the past 26 years, Majid has founded, led, turned-around and merged several companies in various industries, as well as providing consulting services to corporate executives in the areas of technology, governance, turn-around and strategy. He has written several books on intellectual property law.

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Los Angeles Fractional CTO 150

Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Software changes fast and the government moves slowly. I’m a big supporter of building and protecting a portfolio of real intellectual property, and maximizing your startup’s valuation, but it shouldn’t be just a legal game. They know that these entrepreneurs don’t have the skill or resources to defend themselves.

Software Review 173

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. web site, they create another 100,000 VPN users.

China 220

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 220

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret, or trademark. You need a viable business model and customers.

Technical Review 215

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 215

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. If you find more than a dozen solutions that loosely match your idea, it may be time to skip that one and try another.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 208

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Their show of encouragement to foreign investors and businesses can be seen in its supportive policies, protection of intellectual property rights, transparent government practices, providing level ground for healthy competition, and openness to high-skill immigration. Business Opportunities in Canada’s Luxury Market.

Canada 264

Canada North America Intellectual Property Asia 264

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 23, 2011

Many people do not understand the law governing the use of typefaces and fonts. may be the only country in the western world not to recognize intellectual property rights in typeface design. Typically, your right to sub-license a font is governed by the EULA. For example, the U.S. Can you license a font to a client?

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Software Review Design Software 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The truth is that most people, and especially designers and marketers, do not understand the law governing the use of typefaces and fonts. Overcome intellectual property concerns. Overcome intellectual property concerns. Your right to sub-license a font is governed by the EULA. Master work overflow.

Intellectual Property 108

Intellectual Property Design Marketing Software Review 108

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2013

Cybercrime is a growing problem worldwide, and although media coverage generally focuses on data breaches that occur at large corporations or government agencies, small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures are also vulnerable. It seems like every week brings another report of a cyber attack that compromises business data.

Security 157

Security Intellectual Property Dividend Employee 157

Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

While this may be an innovative solution to your immediate need for tech talent needs, the question of how to protect your intellectual property when outsourcing software development has probably crossed your mind. The last thing you want is to have simply handed your idea and your intellectual property over to a potential competitor.

IP 80

IP Software Development Software Developers Intellectual Property 80

Steve Blank

MAY 26, 2009

Intellectual Property At the next class I said, “You all ought to get out and start talking to customers on day one, and get early feedback on your idea. You don’t need to worry about any Intellectual Property (IP) issues. The time to product and scale of investment is radically different than other startup markets.&#

Vertical 159

Vertical Silicon Valley Intellectual Property RSS 159

YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2016

Taking appropriate action for intellectual property protection. Failing to take appropriate steps to protect your intellectual property can leave you vulnerable and without any legal standing should another business take your unique idea. Many startups are created based on a unique product, technology or service.

Intellectual Property 124

Intellectual Property Startup Cofounder Technical Review 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Rather than risk your initial DIY site expenses and government filing fees, have an attorney make sure your application is thoroughly and correctly completed to give you the best chance of registration success.

Hiring 133

Hiring Intellectual Property United States Search 133

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets, which can serve as the foundation for commercial success. The World Intellectual Property Organization defines IP as, “creations of the mind,” which, depending on the business, can take many forms.

Intellectual Property 60

Intellectual Property Business Plan IP Early Stage 60

Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

They’ll process and file any and all necessary documents with the right government offices. Theyll help you to protect your intellectual property. Business lawyers can help you with contracts that protect your intellectual property. Your tax liabilities will be explained to you.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Software Review Security Lean 40