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Jackie Hutter

Jackie Hutter

Trolls Don't Kill My Vibe | DIY Sex Toys Threatened

Trolls Don't Kill My Vibe | DIY Sex Toys Threatened

There's always a party pooper. In this case it's the patent trolls attacking basic innovation for digital sex toys. Our friends at Comingle (who we've been covering since their MVP days) are at the forefront of the battle. Comingle, founded by a few Georgia

Interested in Crowdfunding? A Cautionary Tale of ZPM Espresso

Interested in Crowdfunding? A Cautionary Tale of ZPM Espresso

If you're thinking about supporting a startup company via Kickstarter, IndieGoGo or the like, or if you are a startup company needing capital to bring your product to market, the story "ZPM Espresso and the Rage of the Jilted Crowdfunder" in the May 3 New York

Free Class | Getting To A Great Startup Exit Using IP And Intangible Assets

Free Class | Getting To A Great Startup Exit Using IP And Intangible Assets

Tomorrow General Assembly is offering a free class on Straight Talk about Licensing for Startups, taught by IP guru Jackie Hutter. Register When:Feb 4, 2015 6:30-8pm Where: 650 North Ave NE S-205 (4 doors down from Dancing Goats) Atlanta , GA 30308 More on the class: Many

The Startup IP Collaboration Conundrum

The Startup IP Collaboration Conundrum

The Startup Collaboration IP Conundrum arises at the founding stages of a company when a group of enthusiastic entrepreneurs come together to build and test a new business idea without first fleshing out issues regarding ownership of the resulting IP. Typically, a group of people with different skills will decide

Does My Startup Need a Patent?

Does My Startup Need a Patent?

"Does my startup need a patent?" As a leading IP advisor for startups in Atlanta, I am asked this question a lot, and my response always begins: “the only person who needs a patent is a patent attorney.” Indeed, if a patent attorney cannot convince clients like you

5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents

5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents

The vast majority of patents today are worthless for creating business value, but by following the 5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents in this post, entrepreneurs can improve their odds of generating patent rights that create value for them. 1. Know the Difference Between a Protecting Your Innovation and

Evgentech | Fast tracking battery charging

Evgentech | Fast tracking battery charging

Evgentech's pulse charging technology provides a kinder and gentler charge. By leveraging a battery’s chemical behavior (not working against battery chemistry as do existing processes), Evgentech allows faster charging without damage or compromising safety. Earlier this week we told you about their team, funding history and their