SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016 -- “IP BASICS” WITH SAM PARTNER TONY KEATS, AND TRAKLIGHT’S MARTY JUETTEN Learn about the differences between trademarks, copyrights and patents, and the steps that you need to take to protect the intellectual property of your business, including the introduction of a free business risk assessment.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 -- E-Vehicle Charging Station Forum. His patented EV ARC™ is the world’s only transportable, solar powered charging station. Our Keynote speaker is David Greenfader, VP of Envision Solar.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

Faraday Bicycles alleges that Faraday Future is infringing upon its trademark, which it obtained in October 2013, and cited the rejection of Faraday Future's application for its own trademark in 2016 where the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said the company's name was likely to be confused with the bicycle brand.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 -- Burbank Tech Talks: December. Bran has 500 current and pending patents to his name (including multi-touch, and the technology Google acquired that became its knowledge graph), and is the former President of Walt Disney Imagineering. Save the date for December's edition of Burbank Tech Talks on Dec.

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socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

According to reports, a jury began deliberations Friday on the case, which was filed in 2016 by former business partner Steven Lamar. Dre and Iovine owes royalties to a businessman work worked with the company back in 2005 and 2006.

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Spearheading the new program is Jennifer Monti, a cardiologist who joined the hospital in June 2016. In general, the way it works is that individual inventors are named as inventors on the patents, and then the IP would be licensed back by spin-off companies to further develop the technology, according to Monti.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 19, 2016

All those years of hard work to reach the promised land, then just as a drug owner is ready to spike it home and take a victory lap, the FDA’s hands rise over the net… OK, it’s not a perfect analogy, but it’s better than comparing the patent fight over the gene editing system CRISPR-Cas9 to table tennis. (Be

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2017

Marcus Filipovich: I joined as Chief Executive Officer in January of 2016, however, our founders are really the pioneers in the area of using eye signs for drug enforcement. In addition to the patents we have now on DAX in law enforcement, we also have two patents for a fully automated systems, which allows us to move into workplace safety.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most universities have a file of patents from project work that they are willing to license to any entrepreneur for business commercialization, with little or no cost up front. Both provide incubator services and space for early startups, have patent portfolios for licensing, and many other resources.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Patents and other intellectual property are a necessary initial “barrier to entry,” but these are just the beginning. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/29/2016. Scalability in the worldwide arena must already be demonstrated, with plenty of growth potential ahead. Most unicorns pop up first in new solution categories.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

This is also the place to first mention patents and any other differentiators that put you ahead of competition. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 02/03/2016. How big and growing is the total market and your target segment? The only question you want to hear is -- “How soon can I sign up?”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2016

If your solution and brand are really new and innovative, you need to protect them with a patent, trademark or trade secret. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 03/02/2016. If you are an inventor, for example, you need to line up the business side of your team before angels will be interested.

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Angel Startup Technical Review Social Media 65

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2016

Dean Kamen, while still struggling with the Segway Human Transporter, holds 440 other device patents. Marty Zwilling Published on IvyExec.com on 01/05/2016. Learn to anticipate change, bounce back stronger, and teach others to do the same. Get in the habit of asking questions but do not expect easy answers.

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Examples Startup Coach Patents 76

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2016

Filing a provisional patent costs very little if you do it yourself, and it holds your place in line for a year. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 04/22/2016. If you incorporate much earlier, and file the proper forms with the IRS at that time, there will be no taxes until much later when shares are sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2016

Having a patent, trademarks, or other “barriers to entry” are always a critical advantage in attracting funding, since investors need to see real commitment to beating competitors. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 07/25/2016. They are not interested in research and development, or funding at the idea stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2016

Patents filed, even provisional, as well as trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets count as barriers to entry and sustainable competitive advantages. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 03/09/2016. Investors will look to see how many employees are full-time and paid, versus week-enders or volunteers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2016

Patents and other intellectual property must be secured at this point. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 07/15/2016. It’s time for the executive team and advisory board to commit the necessary funds and people resources to complete the plan. Move into full project execution mode.

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Startup Metrics Entrepreneur Resource 56

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2016

It costs very little to file a provisional patent to begin your protection. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 04/15/2016. They know that showing market traction will attract big companies, like Apple or Google, who can easily overrun the best startup. Revenue and profit projections are not credible. Minimize both.

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Funding Social Media Startup Patents 57

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2016, with 12% compounded growth.” Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan. Skip the generic marketing phrases like more user friendly, massive opportunity, and paradigm shifting. Don’t forget to ask for the order.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2016

The best differentiation is a patent or other intellectual property that also provides a barrier to entry. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 08/02/2016. The same is true for solutions to some social problems, like feeding the hungry, who don’t have any money. Be able to differentiate your offering from competitors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2016

For a new startup, the best way to assure survival is to file patents or other intellectual property to keep future competitors from copying your success. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 03/23/2016. Thus, the investment in time and money required before payback is huge.

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Sites Ideas Statistics Google 51

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2016

You need patents and trademarks as a barrier to entry. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 02/24/2016. Some entrepreneurs believe that being first to market will keep them ahead of competitors. Count totally on friends and family to run the business.

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Startup Training Entrepreneur Customer 59

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Patents issued to you before you incorporate the business will not be considered part of the business valuation by investors. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 01/22/2016. This could well mean a large tax bill due from you at the worst possible moment in your business rollout.

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Company Companies Startup Equity 61

socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2015

We have thirteen patents associated with the Ice bear. Our Ice Bear units will begin to be installed starting year, and by 2016, they will start to be turned on, delivering energy storage to Southern California Edison by the middle of next year. It has a tank of water, which a copper coil runs through filled with refrigerant.

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