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  • Do I need a lawyer to file trademarks or patents in Japan?
    Trademark I have some basic questions about registering trademarks and patents in Japan. 1. Do I need a lawyer in order to file a patent or trademark in Jap...
    Answers: 4 Views: 1951 Likes: 6 Japan
  • How to protect my plot / character ideas?
    Copyright I have another question about copyright. When submitting scripts or storylines to agents and media companies, is there any recourse against having...
    Answers: 1 Views: 1830 Likes: 1 United Kingdom
  • Any issues basing fictional character on a real person?
    Copyright I am in the process of writing my first TV sit-com script. The main character is based on a person I know. Does anyone know if this could be a prob...
    Answers: 1 Views: 1786 Likes: 1 United Kingdom
  • How should we protect confidential information before funding round?
    Business strategy We have been building a solid base of customers for our online service over the past 5 months and want to start a funding round. Right now we would...
    Answers: 3 Views: 2052 Likes: 3 United States
  • Funding Series A fails, alternatives
    Business strategy What happens when a seed-funded startup is unable to raise a Series A and they run out of money? What are their alternatives?
    Answers: 1 Views: 1659 Likes: 1
  • How much does it cost to maintain a Trademark?
    Trademark We have a rough idea of initial costs for trademark application & attorney fees, but what are the actual costs over time? How big is the investment...
    Answers: 3 Views: 2103 Likes: 3 United States
  • Legal recourse after VC disclosure without NDA?
    Fundraising If a potential investor asks for materials on an undeveloped app ("blueprints") without an NDA, is there any legal recourse left if he then commerc...
    Answers: 4 Views: 1904 Likes: 5 United States
  • What is the best time to patent our product?
    Patents How early should we focus on patenting our product? While we are still developing, product/market fit is not yet established, so when should we mak...
    Answers: 7 Views: 1940 Likes: 17 United States
  • How close can a trademark be to a famous brand?
    Trademark I noticed in Germany a chain of clothing stores called "forever 18". How is this not a trademark infringement of "forever 21"? How do I know then i...
    Answers: 3 Views: 1917 Likes: 10 Germany
  • Do I need to incorporate in the US to offer SaaS?
    Business strategy Our company is based in Brazil and offers SaaS products with an API licensing revenue model. We want to enter the US market: Do we need to create a...
    Answers: 1 Views: 1756 Likes: 3 United States