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Nomadix Gets Patent Win

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Agoura Hills-based Internet access gateway maker Nomadix says that it has received a win in a federal court, saying that Blueprint RF has infringed upon one of the company's patents. The patent owned by Nomadix is U.S. The patent owned by Nomadix is U.S. The summary judgement was made by Judge Dean D. Pregerson, U.S.

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How Much Should You Get For Your Invention Idea?

Startup Professionals Musings

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities and new government regulations. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret or trademark. You need a viable business model and customers.

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7 Entrepreneur Traits That Let You Soar With Angels

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. Registered patents and other intellectual property. My advice is to start your networking early with potential investors, to establish a relationship before they see you as an entrepreneur asking for money.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

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” in 2014 the data seems pretty conclusive because LA has now become the fastest growing tech startup region by numbers of companies being started and those of us here have noticed this pace accelerating. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. acquired Overture for $1.63

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Relate Your Technology Solution to Customer Values

Startup Professionals Musings

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app that mashes up existing technology derived from early social-networking applications. Mashup probably reminds senior leaders of a train wreck, and social networking is still seen by many business executives as a frivolous waste of time.

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