Navigating the Legal Landscape: Essential Steps Before Launching Your Tech Startup
Starting a tech company today means working with contradictions. Tools are cheap. Distribution is global. And AI puts…
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15 Legal Mistakes First-Time Founders Should Avoid
Starting a company without proper legal foundations can lead to costly disputes, lost intellectual property, and operational paralysis.…
Building a Strong IP Foundation for Your Startup: Why Early IP Consultation Matters
As an intellectual property attorney, I engage with startups in a variety of ways. Regardless of size and…
10 Tips for Landing a Product Licensing Deal
When you’ve got a great idea for a product, there’s an important decision to make right up front:…
Blockchain Applications for Startups and Entrepreneurs
There are so many stock phrases thrown out by bitcoin fans that it’s hard to know where to…
What Every Business Needs to Know About Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property (IP) – intangible creations such as inventions, ideas and processes – covers some of the most…
Can a Trade Secret Protect Small Business Ideas?
What are the best ways to protect a business idea? You can protect intellectual property (IP) using one…
Trademarking Your Startup: Claiming What Is Yours
Working in a startup comes with its own set of ups and downs, but owning the creative rights…
What Do Software Startup Unicorns Like OneStream and StockX Have in Common?
OneStream and StockX are two of the most recent unicorns to emerge out of Detroit’s thriving startup ecosystem.…
What Startup Founders Should Know About NFTs and Intellectual Property Protection
As a startup founder, you might be wondering how you can take advantage of the recent craze surrounding…
5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook
Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating…
The Benefits of Patenting: When to Protect Your Inventions and Why
Patents are one of the ways to keep track of the immense advancement of our society. According to…
4 Common Patent Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Registering for a patent is a significantly more complex process than registering for other forms of intellectual property…
Practical Ways for Entrepreneurs to Protect Their Intellectual Property in Coworking Spaces
As coworking spaces grow in popularity, entrepreneurs may be placing their intellectual property in jeopardy. While many coworking…
Developing a New Product? Get an Outsider’s Opinion First
Startups and entrepreneurs creating innovative technologies are understandably protective of their processes and soon-to-be-released products. Giving away their…
To Patent or Not to Patent: A Guide to Protecting Your Products
Every company that is inventing new products faces one all-important question: should you patent your idea? Unauthorized use…
Intellectual Property Considerations for Your Startup
Starting your own business is a new and exciting challenge that can be rewarding, but overwhelming. From the…
Securing Your Startup’s Intellectual Property Rights: Patent vs. Trade Secret
Entrepreneurs and emerging companies often look for ways to protect their valuable assets. They want to secure their…
7 Common Non-Disclosure Contract Mistakes Startups Make
Of the many contracts that startups draft and execute, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are among the most common. Protecting…
Identifying and Protecting Trade Secrets for Young Companies
The “secret sauce” that makes a startup unique and profitable can be among its most important competitive advantages…