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  • How do we protect a device's artistic design?
    Patents Hi, we have designed a wearable device which links to a mobile app. The device measures and collects health data from the user, which our software ...
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  • Is there a way to protect IP disclosed to somebody without an NDA?
    Infringement Is it possible to send someone IP or other confidential information such as a business plan via E-Mail without risking one's rights to the informat...
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  • Trademark application rejected. Now what?
    Trademark A partnership I am involved with had its trademark application initially rejected by the USPTO, a non-final office action for which there is an opt...
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  • How do I legally use brand logos on my app?
    Trademark I would like to publish and market my productivity app, which uses the API of a couple of larger brands' websites and helps organize personal shopp...
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  • When do we need a lawyer?
    Litigation Besides incorporation and all the standard consulting and documentation work that goes with it, when will we as a tech startup need a lawyer? I und...
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  • consulting/legal budget for VC investment
    Business strategy How much should a software startup budget for consulting/legal expenses when soliciting VC or angel investment (i.e. corporate setup & documentatio...
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  • How to protect the design of our products
    Trademark We develop and produce low-turbulence microdrones. In terms of design, we would like to protect what makes our products stand out from among the ot...
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  • Before marketing a gaming app, what should I do about IP?
    Copyright I have developed a beta version of a simple but fun gaming app. Before commercializing the app, what should I do regarding my IP in the app? What a...
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  • business method patents for fintech startups
    Patents We are developing technology that facilitates payment transactions with mobile and connective devices. In the process of business foundation, we ar...
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  • When can we rely on Trade Secret Protection for our technology?
    Patents Hello! We are a US-based IT startup in the field of UAV/mobile device interfaces. I have heard that a lot of startups develop their products withou...
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