Parag Gheewala of Wilson Sonsini addresses the most common issues he encounters when representing entrepreneurs. Follow along as the fictional \"Andre\" forms an idea, quits his job, and hires people in to his new company. It\'s like a top 10 list of traps to avoid.
StartPad Countdown 4 - Challenges In Forming A New Venture
1. Challenges with Forming a New Venture Parag Gheewala Partner, Technology Transactions Group Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati StartPad Countdown #4 September 23, 2008
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13. Challenges with Forming a New Venture Parag Gheewala Partner, Technology Transactions Group Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati [email_address] (206) 883-2513
Notas del editor
Intro Firm & TTG : Tech company representation; separate part of IP group; transactions/deals, including due diligence for VCs and preparing companies for funding. Difference between Technology and Intellectual Property Technology: Code for MS Windows, Formula for Coke, Formulation for Viagra – inventions and innovations IP: Copyright to protect copying of Windows, Trade Secret protects Coke, Patent that gives exclusivity for Viagra – legal rights that protect technology Tech/IP is the Crown jewels for a technology start-up – important to take proper steps to protect Scope : Can be a 4 hour presentation – have less time today Focus on issues related to a new start-up company Help you to identify the most common problems that we encounter Not to much depth in to specifics of the solution
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