InfoChachkie
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Bill’s advice reflects Microsoft’s hardnosed culture, which encourages internal competition and a ruthless pursuit of the truth. Unless your venture is focused on researching potential scientific breakthroughs, it is likely that your technology can be easily copied and your patents circumvented. " [Tweet this quote]. Treasure it.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2010
Here are some tips which will signal traction to investors, as well as your team: Document your business plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.”
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.”
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 31, 2012
Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.”
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 17, 2011
Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.”
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 28, 2010
One of the toughest and yet most important questions you will be asked by savvy potential investors is “What is your sustainable competitive advantage?” Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition. Proven team with inside relationships.
InfoChachkie
JUNE 25, 2009
Just as you would not ask your family physician to perform a coronary bypass, do not ask your corporate lawyer to help you write your patent application. However, you should seek a patent attorney when it is time to craft your patent application. Some companies use lawsuits as an arrow in their competitive quiver.
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