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Be Frugal, But Never Cheap When Locking Down Your IP

InfoChachkie

An invalidated patent or one deemed to infringe the rights of another party can devastate a startup. Defensible Claims - Some companies take pride in the number of patents they own. However, there is not a direct correlation between a patent portfolio’s value and the number of patents which comprise the portfolio.

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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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Spooky thought: Where would we be without our supporters?

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Without all of you, we wouldn't be able to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Need office or Tech Space? Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report.

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Thanks to socalTECH's Sponsors!

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Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. source for executive talent -- serving emerging growth company clients in the high. They include: Sponsors. Startups Made Simple.

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Thanks to our sponsors!

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Need office or Tech Space? Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP portfolio management - U.S. Technology.

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Thanks to socalTECH's Sponsors!

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Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. They include: Sponsors.

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Thanks to socalTECH's Sponsors!

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Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP. They include: Sponsors. Startups Made Simple.

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