SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 17, 2019

The program is not open to service providers. LAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. You are encouraged to apply today for one of the 25 slots open in our workshop.

LAVA 100

LAVA Entrepreneur Screening Patents 100

socalTECH

JULY 28, 2011

San Diego-based PacketVideo , the former unit of Nextwave Wireless which was acquired by NTT DOCOMO, is suing hot online music streaming service Spotify , according to a lawsuit filed in the California Southern District Court in San Diego yesterday. NextWave Wireless sold PacketVideo to DOCOMO in August of 2010.

Patents 145

Patents San Diego Media Networking 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2021

alone, the target demographic for these services is 125 million singles that are between 19 and 65. The same Online Dating Magazine estimates that there are more than 1,500 online dating services online in the U.S. alone, with 1,000 new online dating services opening every year. Social networks. In the U.S.

Sites 134

Sites Social Network Competition Networking 134

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Many writers have outlined the critical success factors for product companies, like sell every unit at a profit, patent the design, and continuous product improvement. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see.

Product 91

Product Services Satisfaction Patents 91

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Self-employed services specialists are just as important, and most often operate remotely (from anywhere in the world) in this age of the Internet. As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Services Search Engine Optimization Startup 106

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Mountain View-based business networking service LinkedIn appears to be tempting some trademark confusion--and maybe, a lawsuit-- with the launch Wednesday of a new service it bills Classmates , to help its users connect with former classmates via the service. A cursory search of the U.S. READ MORE>>.

Woodland Hills 171

Woodland Hills Patents Tool Networking 171

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret, or trademark. You need a viable business model and customers.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review Funding Patents Ideas 156

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Self-employed services specialists are just as important, and are a growing part of this new “ age of the entrepreneur ” that I discussed last week. As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation.

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur Services Product Search Engine Optimization 89

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Among other updates the firm added to its S-1 filing, the firm reported it now has eight patents granted--up from five--for its intellectual property, and an additional sixteen pending in the United States and other jurisdictions. According to the new S-1, it has awarded grants to officers to acquire 11.7

Demand 194

Demand Media Santa Monica Report 194

socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Beverly Hills-based Hydra , an operator of a cost-per-action (CPA) advertising network, said today that it has linked with Aliso Viejo-based CitizenHawk , a provider of trademark protection and domain name services. According to the firms, the deal calls for CitizenHawk to offer "domain recovery services" to Hydra advertisers.

Beverly Hills 133

Beverly Hills Advertising Patents Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

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. Failure is an option.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Competition 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

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. Failure is an option.

Startup 171

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Competition 171

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

Helping solicit new business ideas and patents from individuals, federal research labs, universities and other R&D organizations countrywide. Social network for investors. Members submit ideas and patents, the JumpStartFund community members and the JumpStartFund team vets them. El Segundo, CA based JumpStarter Inc.,

El Segundo 76

El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Any startup with no patents, trade secrets, or other secret sauce is very high risk today. Even a provisional patent will hold your position for a year, can be done by your team at low cost, and will at least incent big competitors to buy your idea rather than just steal it. Make the product or service come alive.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2012

Many writers have outlined the critical success factors for product companies, like sell every unit at a profit, patent the design, and continuous product improvement. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see.

Satisfaction 91

Satisfaction Patents Outsource Development Services 91

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

You need intellectual property , such as a patent, trade secret, or process expertise that will be a barrier that you can defend. More important than a business plan may be early networking, a web site and blog, and building relationships with key industry experts. Assess your connections, both social media and financial.

Social Media 105

Social Media Writing Ideas Resource 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

File at least a provisional patent and one or more trademarks. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product. This is the point where you work on the specifics of being able to deliver your product or service. Look hard at the technology for feasibility and risk. Keep thieves away (protect it).

Ideas 136

Ideas Entrepreneur Mentor Resource 136

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2009

and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. We get IT done, so you don't have to.

Southern California 133

Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 133

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

How is this different from a typical content delivery network (CDN)? These large mobile carriers have audiences, but something they dont have content services to attract and retain subscribers to a mobile network. We build products and services tied to mobile carriers. The third one is actually live sports.

Content 113

Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Fast Pitch Los Angeles is one of the best start up networking events of the year. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Don't miss it!

Southern California 113

Southern California Tech Coast Angels IP Orange County 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2013

Disclosing inventions before the patent application is filed. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket.

Startup 94

Startup Patents Legalzoom Invest 94

socalTECH

JUNE 19, 2009

and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. (www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP. portfolio management - U.S.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations. A long-term advantage usually also requires intellectual property, such as a patent, trade secret, or trademark. You need a viable business model and customers.

Technical Review 86

Technical Review Patents Ideas Journal 86

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

companies, universities, and organizations will be sharing their latest technologies, products, and services in this unique Southern California event. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. portfolio management - U.S.

Southern California 140

Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 140

socalTECH

JUNE 26, 2009

and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. (www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP. portfolio management - U.S.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2009

and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network. We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. (www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP. portfolio management - U.S.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2012

Disclosing inventions before the patent application is filed. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket.

Startup 99

Startup Patents Legalzoom Invest 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use it in every networking situation and business conference introduction. For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. Here are some additional recommendations to increase the impact: Describe your product or service. I need your help in getting it to market.”

Startup 113

Startup Patents Template Competition 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible. Both are networks. Marketing is top priority.

Startup 100

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 100

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

Xconomy

JULY 5, 2016

It makes sense for Indiana institutions to encourage innovation that helps the world, since then-Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana worked with then-Senator Bob Dole of Kansas to create the bipartisan Patent and Trademark Law Amendments Act, or Bayh-Dole Act, in 1980.

Patents 67

Patents Research Anthem Education 67

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2020

That means taking calculated risks with new business models, new customer segments, as well as new products and services. Inventors follow a structured process to assemble and test solutions, file patents for intellectual property protection, and define production details. Dreaming and talking about potential solutions is not enough.

Startup 124

Startup Entrepreneur Customer Custom 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Why doesn’t this product or service already exist?

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Ideas Resource Examples 126

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2012

One way is to create your own, custom video clip which you can share via email, text message, or through a social networking site like Facebook. We spoke with Allison Dollar, Chief Strategy Officer at the company and member of the founding team, about what the company's service is all about. What is the SnapCuts service?

Social Network 246

Social Network Mobile Media Examples 246

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2012

Hydrogen is a great fuel for cars, but who builds the network of service stations, upgrades vehicle engines, and implements safety regulations? File a provisional patent as a place holder, a full patent, trademark, copyright, or all of the above. Patents may slow down competition, but they are not a real barrier to entry.

Patents 95

Patents Journal Ideas Competition 95

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Steve is now in charge of Marina Del Rey-based TeleSign (www.telesign.com), which has quietly become a huge force in providing authentication services to nearly every major Internet service out there. Telesign provides authentication services for the largest web companies in the world. To learn more, we caught up with Steve.

Marina Del Rey 238

Marina Del Rey Startup IP Examples 238

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. Incorporate, register your domain name, trademarks, and copyrights, then patent if possible. Both are networks. Marketing is top priority.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Patents Startup Ideas 102