Heavy manufacturing companies operate at the intersection of hardware, materials science, and automation—sectors where IP protection is critical for long-term competitive advantage.
Unlike software startups, industrial...more
Investors in deep tech don’t just evaluate technology—they evaluate defensibility. A company’s IP portfolio is often the difference between getting funded and being passed over....more
For space, defense, and industrial technology companies, securing government contracts is often a major growth milestone. But without a clear IP strategy, working with agencies like NASA or the Department of Defense (DoD) can...more
Deep tech companies operate in high-stakes environments where technology differentiation is everything. A weak or fragmented IP strategy early on can lead to missteps that are difficult to unwind later....more
Deep tech companies—whether in space, defense, robotics, AI-driven industrial automation, or advanced materials—face long R&D cycles, high capital requirements, and intense global competition. Yet some founders treat IP as an...more
On Tuesday, the en banc Federal Circuit released its highly anticipated decision in LKQ v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC, rejecting as “improperly rigid” the previous standard for evaluating whether a design patent is...more
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- Angel/Seed Financing Survey – 2012: Internet/Digital Media and Software Industries
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