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Western Digital, Rambus In Patent Licensing Deal

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Irvine-based Western Digital is in a patent licensing agreement with Sunnyvale-based Rambus , Rambus announced on Monday. Rambus aid the agreement covers its patented memory technologies, including high-speed interfaces, memory architectures, resistive memory and security technologies, for use in Western Digital's flash products through 2021.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

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When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. Remember that ideas cannot be patented, only novel implementations. You need all these before you start looking for funding. Copyrights.

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Reflections on 2020: Brian Mac Mahon, Expert Dojo

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What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? We are extremely focused on these regions in our hunt for Unicorns in 2021. We intend to double down on investing in 2021 with 2 investments a week planned. We have had great traction in India, Afrida and the MENA region.

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6 Management Strategies To Maintain Brand Leadership

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You have done everything to register your brand legally , including domains, copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/09/2021. Every one of you business owners I know has worked hard to build your brand, and recognizes the critical value of instant brand recognition and leadership.

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7 Principles For Being A Wise Business Decision Maker

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Elon Musk offered his battery patents free to all takers in order to expand the electric car market, and provide a common infrastructure. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/23/2021. In business, just leading your company is not enough. Understand and exercise political judgement. You too can be one of these.

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5 Keys To An Unbeatable Solution For Your New Startup

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I do recommend non-disclosures and patents, but more can be gained than lost by talking to outside experts. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/29/2021. Successful people look for complementary co-founders, and hire a multi-faceted team. Two heads are better than one.

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9 Crucial Elements Of Every New Venture Funding Pitch

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Patents are a good place for you to start. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/13/2021. Unfortunately, startups with an innovative product but no protection are quickly overrun by larger competitors with more resources. Specify a primary customer channel for sales.

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