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Can you guess 10 tests for your success?

Berkonomics

Your success must be based upon data that is solid and sometimes flexible enough to pass several critical tests if it is to guide a business enterprise to greatness. A core patent or “thicket” of patents protecting your offering? Here in brief are ten tests for your business success. Are margins high enough?

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OC Firm On Patent Offensive

socalTECH

An Orange County firm, SpeedTrack , has targeted Amazon.com, Best Buy, Dell, Costco, The Home Depot, and a slew of other firms over a patent the firm said is being infringed upon by the companies. According to SpeedTrack, the patent--U.S. The company is seeking damages for the patent infringement.

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Do you need an advisory board?

Berkonomics

University professors, industry gurus, lawyers familiar with patent law and former executives of competitor companies are typical recruits you might consider. Advisors fill blind spots in the corporate knowledge base and guide you in areas where you feel you have a personal weakness.

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8 Guiding Principles For Pursuing A Winning Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo.

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

Tech Zulu Event

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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VCR Plus Codes To Disappear

socalTECH

The VCR Plus+ codes, originally developed by Pasadena-based Gemstar-TV Guide , are officially disappearing, according to numerous reports from newspapers, who say that Rovi--which now owns the VCR Plus+ technology--has stopped issuing the codes. Tags: plus vcrplus gemstar guide hollywood consumer electronics hardware.

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Here are ten vision tests for your success

Berkonomics

Your vision for success must be solid and flexible enough to pass several critical tests if it is to guide a business enterprise to greatness. A core patent or “thicket” of patents protecting your offering? Here in brief are ten tests for your successful vision. Ten tests for your successful vision. Are margins high enough?

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