Competition Equity IP Tips 
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 21, 2010
You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Like anything in life, if you want a fair deal on the deferred fee and warrant percentage you need to talk to a few lawyers to make it competitive.
InfoChachkie
JUNE 25, 2009
Some startup attorneys will accept a portion of their initial fees in the form of equity. When you hit the inevitable bumps in the road, a lawyer who has an equity stake in your business is more likely to be flexible with respect to payment terms and more willing to give you quick, off-the-clock feedback and guidance.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
For this morning's interview, we thought we'd try something different, and put together a virtual panel of venture capitalists to give us a few tips on pitching your company. Defensibility is also big--we're not interested in the me-too's without some unique IP. Rick Smith: I would say, at a slightly higher level, is passion.
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