Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2023

I’ve seen several presentations that never moved past the first slide before running out of time. Research your audience before presenting. The most respected presenters are the ones who have done the research before-hand to know who is in the audience, and have tailored their message to these interests.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 7, 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents: Copyrights and Design Patents Filling the Gaps in Your IP Strategyand#8232; and#8232; Join the Intellectual Property SIG on for an unusual opportunity to hear from experts in lesser understood IP areas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2010

As a member of the local angel group Selection Committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short - maybe short on content, but not short on pages! Every startup needs both a business plan and an investor presentation, completed before you formally approach any investors.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 7, 2017

A well-developed patent portfolio (along with an intellectual property portfolio, generally) conveys a high degree of technical and commercial sophistication to potential investors, customers, competitors, and licensees. Thursday, July 13, 2017 -- Intellectual Property: What, When, Where, Why, and How. and abroad.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

At present, no world patents or international patent process really exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country. Trying to get patent protection worldwide at the beginning is prohibitively expensive, so pick your geographies and timing carefully and strategically.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 31, 2019

Let’s dive a little deeper and present some “gray area” scenarios to consider. As long as you did not use patented processes or trade secret material from your previous company, you should be protected, but you might be prepared for a fight. Last week we introduced the subject of non-compete agreements. After the non-compete expires.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 31, 2019

Let’s dive a little deeper and present some “gray area” scenarios to consider. As long as you did not use patented processes or trade secret material from your previous company, you should be protected, but you might be prepared for a fight. Last week we introduced the subject of non-compete agreements. After the non-compete expires.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 3, 2011

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 -- Patent Protection for Technology Companies. Discover the benefits of patent protection, and what it can offer to your business. Gain an understanding of how to navigate the patent landscape. Email Ingrid.Goodman@lacdc.org.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2023

Patents and trade secrets are more powerful advantages than missing competitive features, which might be quickly filled in as you gain traction. Build your credibility by presenting balanced competitor leadership and team histories. Emphasize intellectual property and dynamic product line. Become a thought leader on industry evolution.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 25, 2012

This presentation will cover: A review of strategies for positioning patent applications for foreign markets. An overview of patent litigation in foreign countries, especially Europe. Where and how you should enforce your patents. When, where and how to file.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

Patent and Trademark Office said the company's name was likely to be confused with the bicycle brand. Faraday Bicycles alleges that Faraday Future is infringing upon its trademark, which it obtained in October 2013, and cited the rejection of Faraday Future's application for its own trademark in 2016 where the U.S. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 1, 2016

7, presented by The City of Burbank, in partnership with TechFire. Bran has 500 current and pending patents to his name (including multi-touch, and the technology Google acquired that became its knowledge graph), and is the former President of Walt Disney Imagineering. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 -- Burbank Tech Talks: December.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 1, 2023

As a keynote speaker on technology trends, I often started presentations beginning with a short history of innovation in the United States, using the twist of examining innovation through the lens of 150 years of cyclic bursts of bubbles, leading to subsequent recessions and depressions. Commissioner of Patents in 1899. Duell, U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2020

I’ve seen several presentations that never moved past the first slide before running out of time. Research your audience before presenting. The most respected presenters are the ones who have done the research before-hand to know who is in the audience, and have tailored their message to these interests.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

In businesses driven by information technology, your patents, trademarks and other intellectual properties are essential to your value. Thus, the presentation will discuss how to use intellectual property assets to attract capital, increase the success of a new product launch, maximize a company's valuation, and protect your market niche.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2021

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. I’ve asked this question many times of presenters in Angel meetings, and often get a blank look.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents: Annual IP Case Law Review. Join in a panel discussion of the cases that were decided and that have affected the landscape of patent law this past year. The result is that some patents may have a longer term than the PTO had originally indicated. See [link] (more).

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2019

At present, no world patents or international patent process really exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country. Trying to get patent protection worldwide at the beginning is prohibitively expensive, so pick your geographies and timing carefully and strategically.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 8, 2009

Come to the Intellectual Property Workshop to learn about the different options available for applying for a patent, including the time and resources needed. This Workshop will also present the requirements for obtaining a patent and point out some of the pitfalls to avoid both before and during the application process.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 1, 2009

Come to the Intellectual Property Workshop to learn about the different options available for applying for a patent, including the time and resources needed. This Workshop will also present the requirements for obtaining a patent and point out some of the pitfalls to avoid both before and during the application process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

File at least a provisional patent and one or more trademarks. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2017

As a keynote speaker, I often start presentations that start with a short history of innovation in the United States, using the twist of examining innovation through the lens of 150 years of cyclic bursts of bubbles, leading to subsequent recessions and depressions. Commissioner of Patents in 1899. That was Charles H. Duell, U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2020

Patents and trade secrets are more powerful advantages than missing competitive features, which might be quickly filled in as you gain traction. Build your credibility by presenting balanced competitor leadership and team histories. Emphasize intellectual property and dynamic product line. Become a thought leader on industry evolution.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Tom O'Toole and Brandon Villery will cover issues on licensing, due diligence, NDA, different types of IP (trade secret, patent, trademark, copyright), etc. Steve Chen will present an overview of the patent process with a focus on IP issues related to the different types of ARRA funded vehicles, and some leads on patenting green technology.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 1, 2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011 -- LA CEOs, an education and support group for CEOs presents: Navigating Your Way Through the IP Mine Field In today's technologically based world, Intellectual Property issues are more relevant than ever After reviewing the basics of patent, trademark, and copyright law, we will look at some modern day IP law applications including (..)

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SoCal CTO

MAY 18, 2010

Steve Blank , May 6, 2010 Great presentations from Xobni and Dropbox on how they have gone about building their business. Software Patent Absurdity - Feld Thoughts , May 6, 2010 Feld on the problems with software patents. Thanks Steve!

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2019

There are a myriad of other important ways that you can demonstrate your competitive advantages in your presentations, discussions, and business plan, including the following: Highlight your intellectual property. Present a clear differentiation and a laser market focus. Reducing margins to lower prices won’t help your case.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2023

The customer pain point must be defined before the solution is presented, so it doesn’t look like you have a solution looking for a problem. List key competitors and alternatives, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantages, such as patents and trademarks. Provide details on the business model.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 10, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 -- CommNexus presents: Venture Capitalist's Perspective on IP. John Nelson of California Capital Partners will be discussing how venture capitalists consider patents, trademarks and other forms of intellectual property in their assessments of potential investee companies, valuations and exit strategies.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Providing a patented way to successfully waterproof music for divers, it then moved into action water sports. By 2006, when it first presented at the MIT Enterprise Forum, it was heading into another phase of funding and growth with new products and marketing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2012

As a member of the local Angel group selection committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short - maybe short on content, but not short on pages! Every startup needs both a business plan and an investor presentation, completed before you formally approach any investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2023

Don’t try to explain your technical implementation, your patent algorithm, or your unfair competitive advantage here. A great selling proposition is one that you can use as a kickoff in all your investor and customer presentations, including your elevator pitch, executive summary, website, and customer collateral.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2015

At present, no world patents or international patent process exists, so you need to apply in every relevant country. Trying to get patent protection worldwide at the beginning is prohibitively expensive, so pick your geographies and timing carefully and strategically.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2012

The elevator pitch should be the first few paragraphs of your business plan, your executive summary, your investor presentation, and the first page of your web site. For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. Present a sustainable competitive advantage.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 1, 2009

At this workshop, Intellectual Property attorneys will present on Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- Intellectual Property Workshop for Techies by IEEE. The workshop will include case studies on how these subjects are utilized to protect actual products or services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Don’t try to explain your technical implementation, your patent algorithm, or your unfair competitive advantage here. A great selling proposition is one that you can use as a kickoff in all your investor and customer presentations, including your elevator pitch, executive summary, website, and customer collateral.

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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.

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