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Should I license my IP, sell a royalty stream, or just produce products?

Berkonomics

Since I am a proponent of using equity as a tool and he is so much opposed, this week it is his turn to make the case. The license to use your IP can be in the form of a one-time payment or structured as a continuing fee. If a continuing fee, the license could be based upon units of the product incorporating your IP.

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Should I license my IP, sell a royalty stream, or just produce products?

Berkonomics

Since I am a proponent of using equity as a tool and he is so much opposed, this week it is his turn to make the case. The license to use your IP can be in the form of a one-time payment or structured as a continuing fee. If a continuing fee, the license could be based upon units of the product incorporating your IP.

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Be Frugal, But Never Cheap When Locking Down Your IP

InfoChachkie

The money you pay your intellectual property (IP) lawyer should be judiciously spent. However, the potential costs associated with an IP mishap can be catastrophic. As such, save money buying used office furniture, not by selecting an inexpensive IP lawyer who lacks the appropriate level of experience in your technical domain.

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USC Viterbi Startup Garage Deadline

SoCal Tech Calendar

The Viterbi Startup Garage is supported by the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering and does not take equity or charge any fees. Any IP developed by the teams is theirs to keep! For more information visit the VSG Webpage or contact vsg@usc.edu.

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OpenGate Capital Buys Latin American System Integrators

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based private equity investor OpenGate Capital reported Monday that it has acquired two, Latin American information technology system integrators. Both businesses provide Internet Protocol (IP) and Unified Communications (UC) systems integration services across Latin America. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed.

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MegaPath Merges With Covad Communications

socalTECH

Costa Mesa-based MegaPath , a provider of IP, voice, and security services, has merged with broadband provider Covad Communications , the firm announced today. Financial details of the merger were not given, however, the companies said that the combined businesses will be owned by private equity firm Platinum Equity and MegaPath investors.

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Venture firm M13 names former Techstars LA managing director, Anna Barber, as its newest partner

TechCrunch LA

. “We’re starting with a blank sheet of paper and building teams in partnership with entrepreneurs and in partnership with corporate partners who will bring their perspective and their IP. “ The EIRs will receive a small stipend and equity in the business, Barber said.

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