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Can you guess 10 tests for your success?

Berkonomics

Test yourself as to whether you can identify the size of your market niche, and whether you can overcome the many barriers to access customers within your niche. Email readers, continue here…] Have you created high barriers to entry? A core patent or “thicket” of patents protecting your offering?

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RPost, Goodmail Settle Patent Suit, Roll Joint Service

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Los Angeles-based RPost , a developer of email encryption and electronic signature services, and competitor Goodmail Systems said Tuesday morning that the two have settled a patent suit and legal issues between the firms, and are now in a strategic partnership. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed.

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6 Guidelines For How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

If you receive an email requesting details on your plan from someone you don’t know, you should respond with a CDA, as well as begin a more serious cross-check with reliable sources. Disclosures relative to patents. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. Unsolicited proposals or requests for information.

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Hire for your core. Partner for the rest.

Berkonomics

By definition, your core is your intellectual property foundation, the thing that makes your business most valuable to customers, investors and perhaps someday to potential buyers of the business. Patents, branding, marketing and more.

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Apple Patent Trial Goes to Jury | Why Fight When You Can License

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Apple rested their defense today in their final attempt to stave off a patent lawsuit with far-reaching implications for all smartphone makers. Based on the report’s conclusions, Apple requested that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) re-examine Ditzik’s patent.

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6 Tips For When And How To Disclose Your Startup Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

If you receive an email requesting details on your plan from someone you don’t know, you should respond with a CDA, as well as begin a more serious cross-check with reliable sources. Disclosures relative to patents. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. Unsolicited proposals or requests for information.

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Here are ten vision tests for your success

Berkonomics

Test yourself as to whether you can identify the size of your market niche, and whether you can overcome the many barriers to access customers within your niche. Email readers, continue here…] Can you dominate that market? A core patent or “thicket” of patents protecting your offering? Are margins high enough?

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