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  • difference between our product and patented tech
    Patents We have a solid user base, mostly SMEs from a specialized industry, who use our scheduling and logistics tools. We want to expand and add CRM servi...
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  • Registering a group-type company title as single owner
    Business formation I would like to register a company name which includes the word "Group", as in "Random Name Group LLC". Is there a problem with this if I am the so...
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  • Do we have to worry about IP when creating hardware-compatible devices for smartwatches and other wearables?
    Patents We have been developing wearable devices with an advanced HMI. For a new line of products, we want to create devices that seamlessly interact with ...
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  • How should we sell our technology?
    Patents Hello everyone! We are team of three engineers who have created a new technology which we would like to sell to investors or larger tech companies...
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  • Registering a trademark in the US/using "TM symbol"
    Trademark We are small team based in Europe and would like to register a trademark for our business in the U.S. What is the procedure to do this? I al...
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  • Provisional Patent
    Patents I have heard that many startups first protect their IP with a provisional patent. Is it cheaper and/or easier to get than a regular patent? What ex...
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  • protecting IP when outsourcing engineering
    Patents We are outsourcing development and engineering. What steps should we take to ensure that we own all IP created by the developers?
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  • How can we find out which products in the market are using a particular patent?
    Patents We are considering different avenues of development for our products to expand their range of applications. To get a clear picture of the competing...
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  • Selling a Patent
    Patents Can I sell my patent? I have a patent for a orthopaedic anti-aging pillow in Australia. My sample has been tested by a dermatologist who also feels...
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  • What should be the first steps of protecting a startup 'idea'?
    Patents With a software MVP and a business plan in place, when is it the right moment to apply for patents/copyrights? We are still bootstrapped, so financ...
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