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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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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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5 Keys To An Unbeatable Solution For Your New Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Ideas to improve the usability of an existing product, or ways to extend its audience, are not likely to be unique to you, and difficult to win over competitors. You may be a product expert, but have little experience with running a business, or marketing, or sales. Be prepared to ship a minimum viable product and pivot.

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6 Management Strategies To Maintain Brand Leadership

Startup Professionals Musings

You have done everything to register your brand legally , including domains, copyrights, patents, and trademarks. The push is always on to grow your market with new geographies, new products, and new market segments. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/09/2021. Evaluate the brand impact of proposed market moves.

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6 Key Rules To Stay Competitive In The Digital World

Startup Professionals Musings

As a simple example, the Wal-Mart website now shows shoppers more products that they may like, based on previous purchases. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/20/2021. The Wal-Mart home page is customized for each shopper based on location, local weather, and the customer search and purchase history.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

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. Select it well – marketers will tell you that you will be selling your name, more than your products. Copyrights. Business Plan.

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9 Crucial Elements Of Every New Venture Funding Pitch

Startup Professionals Musings

As a long-time advisor to entrepreneurs and occasional angel investor, I often see and hear innovative product pitches that sound exciting, but are missing one or more of the key business elements that investors deem critical for funding consideration. Patents are a good place for you to start.

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