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Newegg Puts Muscle Behind Anti-Patent Troll Effort

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Los Angeles-based online electronics e-commerce giant Newegg said it is donating proceeds from a sale of T-shirts, to help defend what it says is a patent troll victim. Newegg said it is selling t-shirts to support Jordan Gwyther, the founder of Larping.org, and an online reseller of foam-tipped arrows used for live action, role playing.

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6 Tips For When And How To Disclose Your Startup Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

Disclosures relative to patents. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, even with a CDA in place. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. Sharing trade secrets. Sharing trade secrets. Select a reasonable agreement duration.

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Patent Reform Act

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Thursday, December 8, 2011 -- Patent Reform Act. The world of patent law is constantly changing. Never more than this year with the enactment of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) of 2011 (formerly known as the Patent Reform Act of 2011). Some of the changes will be seen sooner and a few have already been applied.

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Five Startup Tips From The Beatles

InfoChachkie

Article first published as Five Business Tips From The Beatles on Technorati. Some of the examples are patently obvious (e.g., (i) Some of the examples are patently obvious (e.g., (i) This part one of a two part series; you can access part two HERE. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. What’s Your B7?

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Five Startup Tips From Bill Gates

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Unless your venture is focused on researching potential scientific breakthroughs, it is likely that your technology can be easily copied and your patents circumvented. As described in IP Is Worthless To A Startup , most startups over estimate the value of their intellectual property.

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5 Tips To Keep Your Startup Productive, Not Just Busy

Startup Professionals Musings

There are complex processes, like filing a patent, and financial tools that may be new to you, including Excel and Quickbooks. As a result, he missed opportunities, and the whole organization suffered. Use technology and tools, but don’t let them sink you. As an entrepreneur starting a new business, you have a lot to learn.

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8 Tips To Help You Dodge Common Startup Mistakes

Startup Professionals Musings

The patent process is far from perfect, but it’s a huge step ahead of no proprietary content. The Page serves as a space where small business owners can access educational resources, read success stories from other business owners, engage with peers, and find tips to help businesses run more efficiently. Create intellectual property.

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