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    商標 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...
    回答: 4 閲覧: 1888 いいね: 6 日本
  • How to protect my plot / character ideas?
    著作権 I have another question about copyright. When submitting scripts or storylines to agents and media companies, is there any recourse against having...
    回答: 1 閲覧: 1768 いいね: 1 イギリス
  • Any issues basing fictional character on a real person?
    著作権 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...
    回答: 1 閲覧: 1721 いいね: 1 イギリス
  • How should we protect confidential information before funding round?
    ビジネスストラテジー 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...
    回答: 3 閲覧: 1981 いいね: 3 アメリカ合衆国
  • Funding Series A fails, alternatives
    ビジネスストラテジー What happens when a seed-funded startup is unable to raise a Series A and they run out of money? What are their alternatives?
    回答: 1 閲覧: 1595 いいね: 1
  • How much does it cost to maintain a Trademark?
    商標 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...
    回答: 3 閲覧: 2029 いいね: 3 アメリカ合衆国
  • Legal recourse after VC disclosure without NDA?
    資金調達 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...
    回答: 4 閲覧: 1840 いいね: 5 アメリカ合衆国
  • What is the best time to patent our product?
    特許 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...
    回答: 7 閲覧: 1876 いいね: 17 アメリカ合衆国
  • How close can a trademark be to a famous brand?
    商標 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...
    回答: 3 閲覧: 1850 いいね: 10 ドイツ
  • Do I need to incorporate in the US to offer SaaS?
    ビジネスストラテジー 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...
    回答: 1 閲覧: 1686 いいね: 3 アメリカ合衆国