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Kurion Buys Engineering Firm, Triples Staff

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Irvine-based nuclear and hazardous waste remediation technology developer Kurion , which is venture backed by Lux Capital, Firelake Capital Management and Acadia Woods Partners, said this morning that it has acquired Vista Engineering Technologies , an engineering, design and technology firm. READ MORE>>.

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Intellectual Property – Worthless To A Startup, Priceless To A Big Dumb Company

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Patents held by startups generally have a limited ability to reduce competition. The average time required to obtain a patent is 36-to-40 months, during which there is no guarantee your adVenture will ultimately receive patent protection. Even if you are granted a patent, the scope of your claims may be significantly denuded.

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Maintain Your Startup Motivation While Working Harder

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Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry. Re-live that moment of inspiration that resulted in an innovative design and implementation for your product, and is now providing you with a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Balance Your Focus Between Passion And Perspiration

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Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry. Re-live that moment of inspiration that resulted in an innovative design and implementation for your product, and is now providing you with a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Thanks to socalTECH's Sponsors

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We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, who plans, develops, and implements marketing programs designed to increase product penetration of commercial customers. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. To apply, go to [link]. SoCal IP Law Group LLP - IP Counselors For Technology Companies. Westlake Village.

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Thanks to socalTECH's Sponsors!

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We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, who plans, develops, and implements marketing programs designed to increase product penetration of commercial customers. To apply, go to [link]. SoCal IP Law Group LLP - IP Counselors For Technology Companies. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services.

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