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6 Tips For When And How To Disclose Your Startup Idea

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Disclosures relative to patents. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, even with a CDA in place. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. There are many samples available from known sources, including this one from my website.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

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When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Internet domain name. This name (www.

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8 Errors To Avoid In Your First Minute With Investors

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As an aspiring entrepreneur, one of the most important things you need is a memorable “ elevator pitch ,” to communicate your startup value proposition and leave a great first impression on friends, investors, employees, and future customers. For example, “I have patented a new tire that will double the wear mileage at half the cost.”

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8 Intellectual Property Items Every Startup Needs

Startup Professionals Musings

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Patent attorney fees start at around $5K.

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Non-Disclosures Can Protect Your Idea, Or Destroy It

Startup Professionals Musings

Disclosures relative to patents. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, even with a CDA in place. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. There are many samples available from trusted sources, including this one from Entrepreneur.

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Social Media Accounts are Intellectual Property

Startup Professionals Musings

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Patent attorney fees start at around $5K.

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Intellectual Property is More Than Patents

Startup Professionals Musings

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most people think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least seven items that should be in your IP portfolio. Significant differences will confuse your customers, and open the door to imitators and scam artists. Patent attorney fees start at around $5K.

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