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Idea Non-Disclosure Demands Kill Investor Interest

Startup Professionals Musings

On the other hand, if you intend to patent an idea, you need a signed confidentiality agreement from everyone knowing details, or you will legally lose patent rights. Prior to patent application. As I mentioned earlier, you should never disclose details of a potential patent to anyone without getting a signed and dated NDA.

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AppOnboard raises $15 million to let Android users try before they buy apps on Google Play

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Based in Los Angeles, AppOnboard sees itself as one of a new breed of LA startup that’s steeping itself in the local ecosystem and trying to be one of the cornerstone’s for a new technology hub in the southern California region. Company co-founder Jonathan Zweig has already had one hit as a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur.

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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

Get an NDA before detailed patent disclosures. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, until after a non-disclosure or other contract has been signed. Some entrepreneurs avoid the patent process, since patent details become public once a patent is issued.

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The Audacious Plan to Make Electricity as Easy as WiFi

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Was there consumer demand? Did anybody hold patents that would prevent us from using this technology? I seldom hire patent attorneys during due diligence but this was too important. Note: Company headquarters is in Los Angeles with major R&D also happening in Northern Virginia. No brainer. Upfront Ventures'

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Interview with Marcus Filipovich, Ocular Data Systems

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Last week, Pasadena-based Ocular Data Systems (www.oculardatasystems.com) announced a funding round from the Pasadena Angels, for its camera-based systems used by law enforcement to capture evidence in drunk or drugged driving cases. Judges, juries, defense, and prosecuters are now expecting and demanding video be produced in the courtroom.

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