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Patents
Is it possible to patent our technology but then treat it like open-source and make it available for everybody? Under what circumstances would this...
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Patents
I would like to demonstrate parts of my software product to a larger number of potential customers and investors at a conference. While the softwar...
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Convertible notes
I have read on Paul Graham's website that it is a good alternative for many startups to issue convertible debt with multiple caps during the same f...
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Business formation
With a co-founder agreement pre-dating incorporation that includes a cliff for some founders after twelve months, is it possible to reserve some ca...
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Patents
If I have a patent to sell, what are some criteria by which potential buyers evaluate the value of the patent? If my target are IT enterprises such...
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Fundraising
I have read about the term in a seed funding post on AngelList and would like to know what exactly the meaning is.
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Contracts
We are planning on hiring several freelancers for a larger software project. How can we make sure that the IP in code, planning and software create...
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Fundraising
What are some significant pros and cons when launching a Kickstarter campaign? Are there any risks in terms of intellectual property protection? Wh...
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Fundraising
How do we prepare comprehensively and convincingly our IP strategy before meeting a VC? In your experience, what kind of questions will always be r...
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