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Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit

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When I founded EmergeCounsel over a decade ago, my vision wasn’t just to create a law firm, it was to help entrepreneurs, like myself, build businesses that are not only sustainable but also primed for a future exit, should...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Innovation in Uniform: The Rise of Israel’s Defense-Tech Sector

The various wars that have taken place around the world in recent years, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Swords of Iron War, have placed the DefenseTech sector in the spotlight. Amid changes in global security...more

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A Guide to SEP: Standard Essential Patents for Tech Startups

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Join Katherine Evans from Mirkwood Evans Vincent, as she sits down with IR Global’s Expertise Unlocked podcast host Jennifer Riggins to discuss everything you need to know about Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), and the...more

Fenwick & West LLP

IP as an Investment Magnet - Why VCs Prioritize Companies with Strong IP Strategies

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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

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Building a Defensible IP Portfolio in Deep Tech

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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

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The Role of Legal Counsel in Tech Startups

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For tech startups, having the right legal framework in place is critical to long-term success. The journey of a tech startup is filled with excitement, innovation, and rapid growth. But alongside product development and...more

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Why Deep Tech Companies Need a Proactive IP Strategy

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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

Fish & Richardson

How Startups Can Position Their IP Portfolios to Attract Investors

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When startups seek funding, the conversation often centers on market size, traction, or revenue models. Yet intellectual property (IP) is just as pivotal. A robust IP strategy not only boosts valuation but also reassures...more

IR Global

Building an Exitable Company

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When it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP), there are always “miles to go before you can sleep.” A mid-stage business with proven concepts, realizing revenue and planning for growth, revisiting, and building a...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Considerations When Contracting with Academic Spinouts

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Due in part to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, which incentivized universities to commercialize their technology, the number of academic spinouts has grown in recent years. This is particularly true in the life sciences space,...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast - Mike Papineau, CEO of RideFlag Technologies

We recently interviewed Mike Papineau, CEO of RideFlag Technologies in Ontario, Canada for our Fedtrade® podcast. RideFlag has successfully partnered with highway systems across the United States to validate passenger count...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast – Bill Hite, CEO & Founder of HSA Global – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® Podcast recently interviewed William (Bill) Hite, CEO and Founder of HSA Global, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. With locations in Boston, Chicago, and Germany, HSA Global helps with...more

Cooley LLP

Engaging Advisors From Universities and Research Institutes: What You Should Know

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Engaging an expert with ties to a university or research institute to serve as an advisor to your startup can add a ton of value. This is especially so in industries such as life sciences, where many experts with specialized...more

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The Power of Patents: Protecting Your Innovation and Boosting Your Business

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Whether you’re a startup founder, an innovator, or a multi-national corporation, understanding the strategic importance of patents can transform the way you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP) portfolio....more

Fenwick & West LLP

What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

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Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Startup e Innovazione: le novità per il 2025

La legge 16 dicembre 2024, n.193 introduce significative modifiche normative che riguardano le startup innovative, gli incubatori certificati e gli investimenti nel settore delle nuove imprese tecnologiche. Queste...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Legal Ninja Snapshot: #Employment Contracts: Digital Employment Contracts in Germany – But When is a Wet Ink Signature Still...

Digital Employment Contracts Are Now Generally Allowed With the new year, the Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act ("BEG IV") brings more flexibility by replacing the need for written form and qualified electronic signatures with...more

Fish & Richardson

Assessing a Startup’s IP: Key Questions to Ask

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As an investor, you know that a startup’s intellectual property (IP) can be among its most valuable assets. A strong IP portfolio not only helps secure a company’s unique market position but also reduces competitive threats...more

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Protecting Your Innovation and Boosting Your Business

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Whether you’re a startup founder, an innovator, or a multi-national corporation, understanding the strategic importance of patents can transform the way you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP) portfolio....more

IR Global

FINTECH - Valuation & Financial Advisory Services for Success

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The fintech industry has experienced explosive growth in recent years. From 2021 to 2024, global fintech revenues surged at a 27.5% compound annual growth rate, expanding from $50.1 billion to $103.8 billion. In 2024 alone,...more

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Defence Tech - Valuation & Financial Advisory Services For Success

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The defense technology sector (“defense tech”) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with projections indicating continued expansion in the near future. This surge is largely driven by increased global defense...more

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Maximizing Intellectual Property Protection: Balancing Patents and Trade Secrets for Startups

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Founders and their startups are typically at the forefront of ever-evolving fields, from space exploration and satellites to life-saving medical devices and medicines. Safeguarding intellectual property is critical for...more

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Bizarre Dispute Between AI-Biotech Startup and Former Executive Ends in Trade Secret TRO, For Now

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With a factual background that resembles a bad Hollywood script, the most recent chapter in the ongoing dispute between former co-founder of Trilobio, Keoni Gandall (defendant), and Trilobio and his two former partners and...more

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[Webinar] How To Protect Your IP by Avoiding Common Trademark Mistakes - January 22nd, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

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If you're looking to safeguard your brand and avoid costly errors in the world of trademarks, this session is a must-attend. Our experienced speakers will guide you through the essential steps to protect your intellectual...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

[Event] Navigating the IP Landscape: Implications and Considerations for Start-Up Success - September 19th, Washington, DC

Join Wolf Greenfield counsel Usha Parker and Ryan Van Olst as they lead a workshop covering intellectual property basics, implications, and considerations for early-stage companies....more

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