This document discusses the importance of intellectual property (IP) for startups and provides an overview of key IP concepts. It notes that over 80% of business value comes from IP and that IP theft costs US companies $250 billion annually. However, only 20% of startups protect their IP after the first year. The document outlines what constitutes IP, including patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. It dispels common misconceptions about IP and provides advice on developing an early-stage IP strategy, including identifying ownership, important dates, and presenting IP as part of fundraising efforts.
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1. 500 Startups
IP 101: Why Care about IP as a Startup???
@maryjuetten @traklight
Oct 21, 2014
Disclaimer: This presentation is intended to be general information. Nothing in the presentation constitutes legal advice. Please consult with an
28. Who: IP Ownership
Challenges
• Multiple inventors
• Who are you? Employee of another
company
• Proper assignment of IP rights —
personal vs company
• Assume that ownership extends
outside the US
29. When: Key Dates to
Remember
• Date of Idea/Inventions (First to
Invent → First INVENTOR to file)
• Date of Use
• Date of Filing
• Date of Conversion
• Renewals
31. Strategies to Protect IP
Hire a Professional:
- Attorney, Consultant,
- LegalZoom, Rocketlawyer
Do It Yourself:
- USPTO.gov
- copyright.gov
Secrets:
- Notary
- IP Vault
- Copyright software
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