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One of the key aspects of a successful start-up is the ability to leverage assets to raise capital for continued operation, growth, and expansion. Traditionally, the main assets of startups are innovations that require...more
When it comes to IP enforcement, companies on the cutting edge of technology often find themselves in a catch-22 situation. On the one hand, there’s more need for enforcement than ever as new technologies create new...more
In 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reversed examiners’ decisions in about 30% of appeals, and only in about 7% of appeals related to patent applications for business methods, which include financial technology...more
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have released a 61-page study showing that EU startups that secure intellectual property (IP) rights protection are 10.2 times more...more
Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. IP refers to the legal rights that are...more
For the high-growth startups we represent (and into which our venture capital clients invest), intellectual property (IP) is typically the core asset driving the company’s value. Ensuring that the company’s IP is properly...more
Starting a high-tech company is a difficult, exhausting, and thrilling endeavor – one in which founders will face seemingly endless challenges, deadlines, and make or break decisions. From a venture’s inception, founders face...more
Intellectual property can be among the most important assets that a startup owns, especially as the startup begins to distinguish itself or seek investment. Making sure that the startup actually owns and can protect its...more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies...more
Trevor Schmidt is guesting today to talk all about intellectual property - the different kinds of IP, mistakes he sees startups making and the IP steps you should take when founding a company. If you have questions on...more
Mary Sylvia has nearly 30 years experience in microbiology and patent law. Trained initially as a molecular virologist, she focuses primarily on biotech plant and pharmaceutical patent law and the development of intellectual...more
This article is based on a presentation made at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2020 Annual Meeting. Creighton Frommer, Chief IP, Technology & Procurement Counsel at RELX, and Melissa Fruge, Chief Legal Officer at...more
Attorney Elizabeth M. Sbardellati recently presented "Trademarks & Copyrights: How to Protect Your IP Without Breaking the Bank" to a group of women startup owners as part of the Women Founders Network organization. A summary...more
Avoiding the Top 5 Potholes for Autonomous Transportation Startups - Autonomous transportation technology was widespread at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. Advances in object identification, mapping, machine learning,...more
The value of technology-driven startup companies is often heavily dependent on a company’s ownership of intellectual property and the value associated with that intellectual property. Blockchains can serve an important role...more
Every company, but especially startups, looks for a competitive edge to provide an advantage over other companies. Intellectual property (“IP”) rights and the strategy of how to leverage them may separate a startup from other...more
Congratulations! You have developed or launched an innovative new product or service, and your business dreams are becoming a reality. It’s all very exciting. One thing you may not have considered much, however, is whether...more
You spent all this time creating the perfect product and, in order to make your startup viable, you need to get the product to market. But what have you done to protect this lifeline of your new business?...more
Are you starting a new company or business venture? Launching an exciting new product or expanding into a new business line? Congratulations. Just remember, if you wind up with a high-growth opportunity, it can often pay big...more
By all accounts, as we head into 2017, the craft beer industry will continue to experience tremendous growth. This is due to primarily to increasing consumer demand. Also, favorable legislation in some states should help fuel...more
As a business owner or manager, you have probably experienced or at least heard about costly and disruptive intellectual property infringement lawsuits. You may also be very concerned about protecting your company’s customer...more
As a leader of a start-up company, you are probably aware of the importance of protecting your company’s innovative products, services and technologies through patent filings. If you are savvy, you are also aware of the...more
As discussed in our previous posts, startups are about capitalizing on ideas, contacts and experience. In the early stages of a startup or pre-startup, founders often socialize their business plan and details about their idea...more
Evridiki (Vicki) Dallas covers issues related to: - Choice of legal entity; Founder’s Shares and agreements; Stock Option Plans - Trademark/Copyright/URL and other IP Concerns - Data Privacy - Website...more
What’s the biggest mistake startup entrepreneurs make with respect to their intellectual property, and what can they do to fix it? That’s the question we recently put to IP attorneys writing on JD Supra, knowing that the...more