Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2020

Key to required patents or trade secrets. In many cases, one of the co-founders may bring some work in progress that can be patented, trademarked, or copyrighted. Every previous experience filing and winning a patent is a rare and valuable asset. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge.

Startup 174

Startup Equity Patents CTO Hire 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2022

Market change happens too frequently these days, and organizations need to quickly change course just to survive. And without knowing where you stand, there is no way to set a course. It might be a patented technology, but it could also be the creativity of employees or logistic competencies of the company.

Organization 118

Organization Course Patents Entrepreneur 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 1, 2023

And I’m sure they had no idea what they were fathering with that effort which eventually became ARPANET, and then of course, the Internet itself. Commissioner of Patents in 1899. They could send only the “LO” of “LOGON” before recording the very first crash of what was to become the Internet. That was Charles H. Duell, U.S.

Artificial Inteligence 156

Artificial Inteligence UCLA Web Patents 156

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Here are some of the key ones: Patent protection in place as a barrier to entry. Investors understand that patents can be broken by unscrupulous competitors, but they prove your conviction that you have created something innovative, and are willing to do the work to defend it. Investors are wary of a crowded space.

Competition 166

Competition Funding Startup Patents 166

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2023

Despite some recent advances, there are still some cultures which have less regard for patents and other intellectual property. Leading edge technology software and manufacturing require constant course corrections and iterative restarts. Don’t count on contracts and non-disclosure agreements to save you.

Software Review 114

Software Review Technical Review Outsource Development Outsource 114

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

I’m not suggesting that a startup should ever disclose patent details to others before filing, but I can’t imagine why a startup would not seek visibility and feedback for their idea and solution while they could still make changes with minimal cost. In my view, this paranoid approach costs them much more than the risk of being open.

Marketing 105

Marketing Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas 105

Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2017

And I’m sure they had no idea what they were fathering with that effort which eventually became ARPANET, and then of course, the Internet itself. Commissioner of Patents in 1899. They could send only the “LO” of “LOGON” before recording the very first crash of the Internet. That was Charles H. Duell, U.S.

Artificial Inteligence 256

Artificial Inteligence UCLA Web Patents 256

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Of course the naysayers are out again. Of course backbencher has also become a slang term for “someone who exaggerates their actual power, influence, or importance, usually for nefarious purposes.” We checked patents. I, of course, am betting on the former and am not 1% swayed by the doubters. Of course not.

Technical Review 417

Technical Review Startup Course Software Review 417

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. Registered patents and other intellectual property. It takes more than one person to build a business, so the lone entrepreneur, without support from any visible team, advisors, partners, or potential customers, will not attract investors.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Social Media Patents Mentor 111

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney. Of course, existing patents don’t stop you from innovating, but charging ahead into a wall is no fun.

Ideas 83

Ideas Technical Review Patents Startup 83

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The same is true for filing patents, registering trademarks, and filing copyrights. Of course, not all new businesses can benefit from all these recommendations, so think carefully about what you can do, and what you can’t. Required legal fees now average $5K or less, compared with $20K or more as a minimum.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Outsource Development 162

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. It doesn’t take a financial genius to recognize that you need to keep your burn rate low. This could equate to two technical founders (with a minimal salary), funding two developers for a year.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2021

You have done everything to register your brand legally , including domains, copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Of course, we can all agree that the customer isn’t always right, but it does your brand no good to debate the issue. Customers, more than advertising, make your brand image in the market.

Examples 170

Examples Custom Customer Social Media 170

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2022

Of course, Jeff Bezos no longer needs investors, but he worked hard in his early days courting potential investors, building relationships and credibility that allowed him to get the money he needed to scale his company quickly. They look at your track record, industry leadership, marketing energy, moral values, and peer relationships.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Social Media Entrepreneur Startup 147

Berkonomics

MARCH 14, 2019

Of course, we are speaking of increased valuation of your company when we speak of “wealth.” Especially if you are in the early stage of growing a business, these five risks can and often do derail entrepreneurs before realizing the riches of a great exit. So, let’s examine them and mitigate them. Make you wealthy someday.

Outsource Development 120

Outsource Development Ideas Resource Patents 120

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

As the school year kicks off for college students, one of the big tasks of the year is buying books for their courses. What our site does, instead, is it integrates directly with a student course schedule, so you can just enter your course, and it automated the process of buying all of your books simultaneously.

UCSD 185

UCSD Course Startup Sites 185

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2021

Of course, if you are new to the challenges of business, it’s especially hard to anticipate correctly and react wisely to complex business situations. Elon Musk offered his battery patents free to all takers in order to expand the electric car market, and provide a common infrastructure. Understand and exercise political judgement.

Patents 138

Patents Mentor Customer Custom 138

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Key to required patents or trade secrets. In many cases, one of the co-founders may bring some work in progress that can be patented, trademarked, or copyrighted. Every previous experience filing and winning a patent is a rare and valuable asset. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge.

Equity 95

Equity CTO Hire Patents Startup 95

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2020

I’m not suggesting that a startup should ever disclose patent details to others before filing, but I can’t imagine why a startup would not seek visibility and feedback for their idea and solution while they could still make changes with minimal cost. In my view, this paranoid approach costs them much more than the risk of being open.

Search Engine Optimization 174

Search Engine Optimization Ideas Custom Startup 174

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney. Of course, existing patents don’t stop you from innovating, but charging ahead into a wall is no fun.

Ideas 106

Ideas Entrepreneur Technical Review Patents 106

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Market change happens too frequently these days, and organizations need to quickly change course just to survive. And without knowing where you stand, there is no way to set a course. It might be a patented technology, but it could also be the creativity of employees or logistic competencies of the company.

Organization 88

Organization Course Patents Entrepreneur 88

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2020

Elon Musk and Tesla made their battery patents available to anyone, to clear the path for market infrastructure growth and compatibility, which of course benefits Tesla. Examples include the Nike Run Club app where people participate in challenges and win trophies. Offer an alliance with competitors to expand the market.

Marketing 170

Marketing Examples Startup Custom 170

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2019

Of course, we all know there are no guarantees, and we like your passion and commitment to future results. We all know the challenges involved in getting and protecting a patent, but patents are still strong evidence of a competitive advantage, generally sustainable for twenty years.

Competition 86

Competition Patents Startup Custom 86

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2021

Too many Innovators are like Dean Kamen , still struggling with the Segway Human Transporter , while holding over 1000 other device patents. Of course, discovering your entrepreneur type is only the beginning. The challenge with an Innovator is to focus as hard on the business realities as the product possibilities.

Entrepreneur 134

Entrepreneur Framework Mentor Web 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. Registered patents and other intellectual property. It takes more than one person to build a business, so the lone entrepreneur, without support from any visible team, advisors, partners, or potential customers, will not attract investors.

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Social Media Patents Mentor 126

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

No known patents filed. Maybe the solution hasn’t yet been commercialized, but a patent has been submitted by someone else, putting your idea in jeopardy. Another series of searches on Google Patents and the US Patent Office site and Free Patents Online is in order at this point.

Ideas 97

Ideas Patents Startup Google 97

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

But only recently did I read a clear document on the risks and rewards of patent strategy. Thanks to Russ Krajec, a patent attorney, for the quick improvement in my education, here are some important points to consider when thinking of your patent strategy. What is the true cost of patenting an idea? And private.

Patents 168

Patents Startup Ideas Research 168

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2012

Of course, the first one gets the patent. But patent disclosure requirements often make imitation easier, and smart technologists can work around most patents anyway. Of course, you still have to do your homework and market research. Learn from competitors and early adopters.

Patents 84

Patents Startup Statistics Course 84

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

The patents Overture held became known in small circles as Google’s ’361 problem as outlined here. Of course that’s not disputable. To some extent – of course they are. acquired Overture for $1.63 billion (Upfront Ventures was an early Overture backer). Yes, Google won. It is different. More substantive.

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Truecar 376

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

Despite some recent advances, there are still some cultures which have less regard for patents and other intellectual property. Leading edge technology software and manufacturing require constant course corrections and iterative restarts. Don’t count on contracts and non-disclosure agreements to save you.

Outsource Development 122

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Technical Review 122

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2017

And of course we help with business development introductions and with fund raising events. Often we are asked to get involved in executive-level recruiting.

Startup 217

Startup Technical Review Equity Report 217

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney. Of course, existing patents don’t stop you from innovating, but charging ahead into a wall is no fun.

Technical Review 58

Technical Review Ideas Patents Startup 58

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Of course, the first one gets the patent. But patent disclosure requirements often make imitation easier, and smart technologists can work around most patents anyway. Of course, you still have to do your homework and market research. Learn from competitors and early adopters.

Startup 91

Startup Patents Statistics Course 91

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. It doesn’t take a financial genius to recognize that you need to keep your burn rate low. This could equate to two technical founders (with a minimal salary), funding two developers for a year.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2020

There are complex processes, like filing a patent, and financial tools that may be new to you, including Excel and Quickbooks. < These days, it’s easy to find comprehensive videos and online courses on the Internet to get you up to speed, but I find many entrepreneurs who are too independent and proud to look or ask for help.

Product 123

Product Startup Tips Entrepreneur 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2011

No known patents filed. Maybe the solution hasn’t yet been commercialized, but a patent has been submitted by someone else, putting your idea in jeopardy. Another series of searches on Google Patents and the US Patent Office site and Free Patents Online is in order at this point.

Ideas 94

Ideas Patents Startup Google 94

Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Dreaming of a company many times the size, he led the board to approve a complete reversal of course, even stating that the company should ignore the existing market niche completely and redesign the product for the broad Fortune 500 corporate market.

Venture Capital 243

Venture Capital Product Resource Marketing 243