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Part 2: The Fun Continues with IP Asset Leveraging

Part 2: The Fun Continues with IP Asset Leveraging

On Monday, a diverse group of Atlanta entrepreneurs learned the basics of IP and intangible assets. Next week, join in to learn how to capture the value of bringing a successful business model to customers. If anyone is interested in learning how to create a strong exit by leveraging their

Startups: You’re Doing Patents All Wrong

Startups: You’re Doing Patents All Wrong

Startup entrepreneurs: forget what you think you know about patenting, you’re doing it all wrong. Of course, you can’t be blamed for this, there is a huge cadre of experts—be they attorneys, investors or your advisory board—who tell you that you need patents to “protect your

Start Ups: Rethink Patenting Your Software-Related Ideas

As an IP Strategist, the benefits of patenting for software-based companies have always been tough for me to see; however, recently it has become even more clear that entrepreneurs with businesses based on software processes and, more specifically, data processing-related business models, need to re-think patents as

Looking to Build a Successful Startup Company? Read This

Looking to Build a Successful Startup Company? Read This

After working with many startup entrepreneurs over the years, I have consistently seen that those looking to build a successful startup company spend too much time on “fighting fires” (i.e., tactics) and too little time on “the big picture” (i.e., strategy). While there are many examples of such

Who Needs a Patent? The Answer May Surprise You

Who Needs a Patent? The Answer May Surprise You

As an IP Strategist (and "Fully Recovered Patent Attorney") who works with startup entrepreneurs, I am frequently asked if one should obtain a patent to “protect” their idea. My response typically is: “the only person who needs a patent is a patent attorney." Indeed, if a patent