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Traction is the new IP

Version One Ventures

“Traction is the new IP ” sums up perfectly how the technology space has evolved over the past decade due to the nature of the web. This trend is particularly true in markets that are highly susceptible to network effects, such as online auctions and social networks. The same logic holds true for most acquiring companies.

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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy

Steve Blank

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) Type of IP. _. social network start up – trademark and copyright are more likely. A few caveats, this post is not legal advice, it’s not even advice, and it deals with law in the United States.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media?

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Accelerators provide these teams with technical and business expertise and connect them to a network of other founders and advisors. They then transfer the IP and build the startup inside the venture studio. But these look for founders who have a technical or business model insight and a team.

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How Entrepreneurs Need To Plan To Protect Their Business

The Startup Magazine

Protect Your Intellectual Property Intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable asset for many entrepreneurs. Whether it’s a logo, product design, software, or a unique business process, safeguarding your IP is essential to maintaining a competitive edge and protecting your business from theft or unauthorized use.

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Most Common Early Start-up Mistakes

Both Sides of the Table

To the best of my knowledge US law allows you to work on your own resources and in your own hours and let you personally own your IP. In some countries outside the US (the UK for example) employers can specify in an employment contract that ANY IP you develop while you’re employed by that company is owned by them.

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Optimize Your Toolset To Tackle Today’s Network Issues

YoungUpstarts

Software defined networking (SDN) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are key technology trends sure to affect the future of networking. However, taking a step back, there are much more concrete issues affecting enterprise networks in the here and now that still need addressed in order to keep business running smoothly.