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Illumina Files Another Patent Suit Against Complete Genomics

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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.

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Here’s How You Get A VC To Pull Out Their Checkbook

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Real World Executive Summary Template. Patents and Trademarks. For instance, a services business or an opportunity with limited growth potential might be a good fit for an Angel investor, but not a venture capitalist. A restaurant is a generally appropriate for a bank, but not an Angel investor. Distribution and Sales. Competition.

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Meet Martha Harper, The Social Entrepreneur Who Perfected The Franchise Business Model

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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.

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Great Startups Can Hook an Investor in 60 Seconds

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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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A Serial Entrepreneur’s Take On Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson’s Venture Deals

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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.

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The 4 Partners Early-Stage Startups Need

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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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9 Crucial Elements Of Every New Venture Funding Pitch

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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.

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