socalTECH
JUNE 18, 2012
San Diego-based Illumina , the developer of scientific and life science tools and equipment, said this morning that it has filed another, patent infringement suit against Complete Genomics. Illumina said that it filed a patent in the U.S. The firm says that Complete Genomics has infringed on its patent, U.S.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 26, 2012
For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. My friend, Dave Bittner , offers a simple template to get started that will work for most products and services: “We sell [product/service deliverable] to [market niche] who want [unmet market need]. About 150-225 words.
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InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
Examples – The book is filled with text excerpted from actual funding documents, rather than the generic templates usually found in academic textbooks. Don’t Overemphasize Patents. Their relentless (mostly friendly) mocking of venture capitalists and lawyers adds some welcomed levity to what can be, at times, dry subject matter.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 26, 2020
For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” Call out your top competitors, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantage, including patents, trade secrets. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Highlight your advantages over three top competitors.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 26, 2021
Of course, you can find these elements embodied in many of the business plan templates and tools out there, such as the Business Model Canvas. Patents are a good place for you to start. We all hate to see your proposal rejected , when a bit more effort and homework could expedite your startup funding and rollout.
InfoChachkie
MARCH 4, 2019
In doing so, Martha created the template for the modern franchise. For instance, she invented the reclining shampoo chair, but declined to patent it, foregoing millions of dollars in licensing fees, yet making the chair more affordable for aspiring women entrepreneurs.
Tech Zulu Event
MARCH 3, 2015
Whether it’s something as extensive as filing patents, more simple trademark registrations, and or putting appropriate documentation in place, don’t ignore this and don’t rely on boilerplate online templates. And relying on NDAs is not the answer.
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