Annual Symposium of Dutch AIPPI at Zeist, 13 March 2013. Presentation on the status of protection for trade secrets for the 2013 Dutch AIPPI group symposium - prior to the draft EU Directive
In this presentation, Rob McDonald and Stephen Parker discuss the following topics related to intellectual property:
- IP Due Diligence in Commercial Transactions
- Common IP Disputes that Arise in Business
- The New Copyright Modernization Act
Rob McInnes, one of Australia's leading patent and technology licensing lawyers gives an overview of IP basics and recent developments aimed at startups.
This was presented in a recent workshop for the INCUBATE startups.
Invention disclosure can be formalised by using a template, filled in by inventors with the help of a TT officer. The template presented in the Toolbox includes administrative and contractual information, invention description and transfer strategy foreseen and the latter to be adapted in respect of the patent policy implemented by the public research organisation. The procedure being clear and supervised by TTO, it allows to better trace inventions and identify transfer opportunities.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Annual Symposium of Dutch AIPPI at Zeist, 13 March 2013. Presentation on the status of protection for trade secrets for the 2013 Dutch AIPPI group symposium - prior to the draft EU Directive
In this presentation, Rob McDonald and Stephen Parker discuss the following topics related to intellectual property:
- IP Due Diligence in Commercial Transactions
- Common IP Disputes that Arise in Business
- The New Copyright Modernization Act
Rob McInnes, one of Australia's leading patent and technology licensing lawyers gives an overview of IP basics and recent developments aimed at startups.
This was presented in a recent workshop for the INCUBATE startups.
Invention disclosure can be formalised by using a template, filled in by inventors with the help of a TT officer. The template presented in the Toolbox includes administrative and contractual information, invention description and transfer strategy foreseen and the latter to be adapted in respect of the patent policy implemented by the public research organisation. The procedure being clear and supervised by TTO, it allows to better trace inventions and identify transfer opportunities.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Contracts are complicated enough. But contracts dealing with intellectual property rights are even more so; if not drafted with care and awareness of the implications in the market, they could
FITT Toolbox: Recommendation Letter for InventorsFITT
Whenever researchers are involved in a patent application, they may not be familiar with the procedure and the dissemination requirements. As a consequence, they should be informed about those requirements in a systematic way in order to prevent any disclosure that would invalidate the patentability of the invention.
A technology transfer office can provide this information via a letter sent to every inventor, advising them to get in touch with technology transfer officers to define the appropriate communication strategy. The template, which can easily be used or adapted by technology transfer offices according to the needs, can be found below.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Can You Use an NDA to Protect an Idea or Concept?EveryNDA
Here's the question our readers ask: Can I use a Non-disclosure Agreement to protect my idea or my concept?
Read the related blog article here:
https://everynda.com/blog/nda-protect-ideas/
Freedom to operate", abbreviated "FTO", is usually used to mean determining whether a particular action, such as testing or commercialising a product, can be done without infringing valid intellectual property rights of others.
Presentation originally given to business advisors on 11 Oct 2008. Starting with a case study of three young entrepreneurs, the presentaiton considers how each of them can be assisted. It then deals with the sources of IP, the available assistance including inventors\' groups and clinics and the services avfailable form professional advisors.
Copyright and related rights balance between ip and public policy swazilandSusan Isiko
Swaziland, copyright and related rights, Intellectual Property, Public Policy, a Balancing exercise for Swaziland, types of development, effective IP protection, public interest, economic development, cultural development, development as capabilities, Linkokwing University of Creative Technology, technology versus human capacity, policy space for capacity building
Discussion of the types of Intellectual Property. Why you need to protect your IP, what you need to do to protect it, when and how you can save some money
This short presentation provides a basic overview of IP protection for innovators and entrepreneurs. The aim and goal of this presentation is to introduce readers to topics that can assist in improving innovation ROI. Some myths about IP are also dispelled.
Contracts are complicated enough. But contracts dealing with intellectual property rights are even more so; if not drafted with care and awareness of the implications in the market, they could
FITT Toolbox: Recommendation Letter for InventorsFITT
Whenever researchers are involved in a patent application, they may not be familiar with the procedure and the dissemination requirements. As a consequence, they should be informed about those requirements in a systematic way in order to prevent any disclosure that would invalidate the patentability of the invention.
A technology transfer office can provide this information via a letter sent to every inventor, advising them to get in touch with technology transfer officers to define the appropriate communication strategy. The template, which can easily be used or adapted by technology transfer offices according to the needs, can be found below.
www.FITT-for-Innovation.eu
Can You Use an NDA to Protect an Idea or Concept?EveryNDA
Here's the question our readers ask: Can I use a Non-disclosure Agreement to protect my idea or my concept?
Read the related blog article here:
https://everynda.com/blog/nda-protect-ideas/
Freedom to operate", abbreviated "FTO", is usually used to mean determining whether a particular action, such as testing or commercialising a product, can be done without infringing valid intellectual property rights of others.
Presentation originally given to business advisors on 11 Oct 2008. Starting with a case study of three young entrepreneurs, the presentaiton considers how each of them can be assisted. It then deals with the sources of IP, the available assistance including inventors\' groups and clinics and the services avfailable form professional advisors.
Copyright and related rights balance between ip and public policy swazilandSusan Isiko
Swaziland, copyright and related rights, Intellectual Property, Public Policy, a Balancing exercise for Swaziland, types of development, effective IP protection, public interest, economic development, cultural development, development as capabilities, Linkokwing University of Creative Technology, technology versus human capacity, policy space for capacity building
Discussion of the types of Intellectual Property. Why you need to protect your IP, what you need to do to protect it, when and how you can save some money
This short presentation provides a basic overview of IP protection for innovators and entrepreneurs. The aim and goal of this presentation is to introduce readers to topics that can assist in improving innovation ROI. Some myths about IP are also dispelled.
Effective legal representation of innovators and inventors requires careful thought and consideration. Among other things, care must be taken to properly initiate communications, prepare assignments, and handle subsequent legal disputes. This webinar discusses common legal issues that often arise during the representation of innovators and inventors. It also includes valuable advice from both innovators/inventors and the IP attorneys who represent them.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/legal-issues-for-innovators-inventors-2020/
Effective legal representation of innovators and inventors requires careful thought and consideration. Among other things, care must be taken to properly initiate communications, prepare assignments, and handle subsequent legal disputes. This webinar discusses common legal issues that often arise during the representation of innovators and inventors. It also includes valuable advice from both innovators/inventors and the IP attorneys who represent them.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/legal-issues-for-innovators-inventors-2021/
Effective legal representation of innovators and inventors requires careful thought and consideration. Among other things, care must be taken to properly initiate communications, prepare assignments, and handle subsequent legal disputes. This webinar discusses common legal issues that often arise during the representation of innovators and inventors. It also includes valuable advice from both innovators/inventors and the IP attorneys who represent them.
Part of the webinar series: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 201 - 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
This workshop, led by intellectual property expert Michael Kasdan of Wiggin and Dana, will help you evaluate whether you should be taking steps to protect your startup's intellectual property. It covers the different methods for protecting your IP (patents, copyrights, etc.) and provides some specific guidance on how to go about putting IP protections in place.
FLIGHT Amsterdam Presentation - Open Source, IP and Trade Secrets: An Impossi...Black Duck by Synopsys
At Flight Amsterdam, Fenna Douwenga, Associate, Bird & Bird provided practical tips on open source licenses, intellectual property rights, and trade secrets. During the presentation Fenna reviewed, everlasting conflict between patents, copyright and open source and how it can be overcome. Additionally, the new European Trade Secrets Directive was discussed and how some of the requirements therein may for instance conflict with the GNU General Public license. Furthermore, a quick outline of the influence of Brexit on licenses closed under UK law was given and how potential problems can be prevented.
2011 Silicon Flatirons IP (Crash Course) For EntrepreneurersJason Haislmaier
Intellectual Property Crash Course for Entrepreneurs (February 22, 2011) presentation at the Wolf Law Building at the University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)
The Intersection of Bankruptcy and... IP Law (Series: Bankruptcy Intersection...Financial Poise
Intellectual property generally includes patent rights, copyright rights, trademark and servicemark rights, and trade secrets. The foundation of intellectual property law is the protection of exclusive rights afforded to original works and invention. These rights can be significantly impacted by bankruptcy proceedings. This webinar examines some of these key issues including the perfection of security interests in intellectual property, the protection of certain intellectual property licenses and lack of protection for other types of intellectual property, the relief available to licensors, as well a special issues regarding assignment of licenses in bankruptcy proceedings.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/bankruptcy-and-ip-law-2020/
Intellectual Property Strategy Maximising value fr.docxvrickens
Intellectual Property
Strategy
Maximising value from IP
Intellectual Property Strategy
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Intellectual Property Strategy - Where do I
start?
Regardless of the nature of your business, you will be using and creating intellectual property all the
time. This article helps you to decide where intellectual property should be on your list of priorities. It
also aims to help you develop a plan for your intellectual property by providing information about the
processes, time and costs involved in protecting intellectual property rights.
What is intellectual property?
Intellectual property is a collection of intangible property which can be protected by law. Intellectual
property rights entitle you to stop others from using your intellectual property. These rights can be
assigned from one owner to another, licensed and used as security for borrowing.
Who is entitled to intellectual property rights?
The first owner of the intellectual property rights in a work is usually the creator of the work. There is a
key exception to this general rule in that intellectual property rights in works created in the course of
employment usually belong to the employer.
How can I tell what intellectual property is important to my business?
Are inventions important to your business? See PATENTS
Are trade secrets or other confidential information (e.g. customer lists) important to your
business? See CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Do you hope to draw in business by developing a brand or other distinctive “get-up”? See
TRADE MARKS
Will your company create valuable works such as software, documents, music, broadcast
or website content? See COPYRIGHT AND DATABASE RIGHTS
Is the appearance of your product important, for example, because it is a fashion item or
interior design piece? See DESIGNS
What do I have to do to protect my intellectual property?
Some rights arise automatically on creation of the work: these are copyright, database right, design
right, rights in passing off (see trade marks) and some rights in confidential information. Other rights
can only be obtained by application to the Intellectual Property Office (in the UK). Patents, registered
trade marks and registered designs fall into this category. Intellectual property rights are national
rights; you must ensure that your registrations cover all the countries where you want protection.
Intellectual Property Strategy
2
Intellectual Property - Patents
A patent is available to protect certain inventions. Some countries (excluding the UK) have a
secondary protection system of “utility models” for minor inventions (primarily mechanical
innovations). Whilst a patent application must disclose the invention fully, there is often secret know-
how associated with the invention, for example, how to optimise production of a patented product.
This know-how can be protected as confidential information.
What type of bus ...
Presentation Slides from InfoLab21 and the Intellectual Property Office's event: "Intellectual Property: Value Creation" at Lancaster House Hotel on 14th February 2012.
IP - What Every Lawyer & Every Client Must Understand (Series: Intellectual P...Financial Poise
Intellectual property or “IP” is a term used to describe certain types of intangible property. Like other forms of property, such as real estate and personal property, IP can be owned, purchased or transferred. How ownership is determined differs according to the type of IP. This webinar discusses the importance of certainty in ownership of IP and how ownership of IP is entangled with areas of corporate law and employment law.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/ip-what-every-lawyer-must-understand-2020/
IP: What Every Lawyer & Every Client Must Understand (Series: Intellectual Pr...Financial Poise
Intellectual property or “IP” is a term used to describe certain types of intangible property. Like other forms of property, such as real estate and personal property, IP can be owned, purchased or transferred. How ownership is determined differs according to the type of IP. This webinar discusses the importance of certainty in ownership of IP and how ownership of IP is entangled with areas of corporate law and employment law.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/ip-what-every-lawyer-every-client-must-understand-2021/
As a startup team, you create something—whether it’s software, a domain name, business logistics or a reputation—that falls within a class protected by the law. Some classes are protected automatically. Others require going through a registration, application or examination process. Fenwick lawyers Stephen Gillespie and Christopher Joslyn discuss what intellectual property is, why it is important and hot-button issues startups commonly face.
Michigan Marketing Minds - April 14, 2015 - Creating CustomersAnnArborSPARK
Great concept. Perceived need. Solid technology.
Now your challenge is: getting people to try it.
How will you identify your best prospects? How will you open the door? How will you get them hooked? How will you keep them engaged? In sum: What’s your plan to find, win, and grow profitable customer relationships?
Often the process starts with highly targeted prospecting – that is: Choose who you want to do business with. And get the conversation started.
Successful entrepreneurs will tell how they tightly focused on strategic beachheads – then grew out from them – to establish market leadership.
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In this session, you will learn how to define a prospect’s needs, wants, challenges, and/or problems, or “pain.” You will learn the three components of pain and how to use specific questioning techniques to prompt the prospect’s internal motivation. Additionally, you will learn how to qualify or disqualify the opportunity based on whether your product or service could solve the problems identified.
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Discover, explore and learn new ways to position your brand for customer engagement and advocacy. Session leader Scott Hauman will share and review real world brand definition methods and strategies that will help you shape your company, product or service brand for success.
Michigan Marketing Minds - January 13, 2015 - Marketing 101: Your Marketing PlanAnnArborSPARK
One of the keys to success for any business is to develop a strategic marketing plan. It can be a comprehensive, integrated plan or a one-pager. Pavan Muzumdar of PSI Insight kicks off this session by presenting a strategic framework that will help you align your thinking for the year. Don Hart then follows up to help you with a homework assignment of crafting your own One-Pager 2015 Plan.
Selling Smart Workshop - September 10, 2014 - Pitching Your Business for Emot...AnnArborSPARK
Most people blather-on to prospective customers about all of the stuff they love about their product or service, and then wonder why the prospect doesn’t “get it”. This session will demonstrate and then help you to state your business in a brief, targeted way so a prospective customer will appreciate your value, and get emotionally involved enough to want to know more about your offerings.
Michigan Marketing Minds - September 9, 2014 - Expressing Thought Leadership:...AnnArborSPARK
The Three Keys to Modern Marketing: Content, Content, Content...
Panelists will tell how their companies’ innovative content marketing strategies have helped them:
-establish thought leadership within their industries,
-get found by the right kinds of customers,
-build strong brands that stand apart from the competition,
-increase preference among customers ready to buy.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
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Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
• What is SAP Fiori and why it matters to you
• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
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Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
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The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
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Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
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Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
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We will cover:
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CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
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3. What is a toolkit?
Regardless of your pursuit in life, you
approach that pursuit with a toolkit
Your toolkit is
Information, documents and procedures
you rely one and utilize to fulfill that pursuit
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4. When do you use a toolkit?
Knowingly or unknowingly, you have
used different toolkits in your approach
to:
College
Jobs
Start-ups
4
5. Why does a Start-up need a IP
toolkit?
In the beginning, IP may be all it has
Many pitfalls to IP protection
IP issues are easier to resolve when
detected earlier, rather than later
5
6. What does a toolkit provide to
a start-up?
A toolkit provides a way for Start-up to
Capture IP
Document IP
Protect IP
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7. Basics of IP Toolkit
IP agreement provisions
IP capture mechanisms
IP protection mechanisms
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8. Basics of IP Toolkit
IP Agreements
Foundation Agreements
NDA (non-disclosure agreements)
Development Agreement
Employee Agreements
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9. Foundation Agreements
What should IP provisions detail?
Contributions of background IP
Who is contributing what to the start-up
The “what” needs to be specifically set out
Ownership of foreground IP
Created IP to be owned by start-up
Ownership of IP upon dissolution
Background and foreground
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10. Basics of IP Toolkit
NDA (non-disclosure agreements)
Solely for the purpose of disclosing information in
furtherance of business
Two general types
Unilateral disclosure agreements
Information flowing one-way
Mutual disclosure agreements
Information flowing both ways
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11. Unilateral Agreements
Disclosing party terms
Creates no relationship between the parties
All confidential and proprietary information remains that
of disclosing party
No right to use disclosed information
Treat all disclosed information as confidential
Disclosures may be in any form
Disclosures need not be marked as confidential
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12. Unilateral Agreements
Receiving party terms
Confidentiality provisions do not apply to
Previously known information (written or unwritten)
Independently developed information
Information properly acquired through other sources
Confidential information must be in writing and marked
as confidential
Sunset provisions
Agreement only applies to information disclosed during defined
period
Obligations of confidentiality limited in duration
12
13. Mutual Disclosure Agreements
Confidential Information flowing both ways
Disclosing party and receiving party terms
Treat as if both parties are the receiving party in a
unilateral agreement
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14. Non-disclosure Agreements
NDAs are not development agreements
For initial sharing of information
Only relate to background IP
Do not cover foreground IP
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15. Development Agreements
Background IP Rights
Retained by originator
Joint venture
Other party will want license to use the background IP
Non-joint venture
No license to use background IP
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16. Development Agreements
Foreground IP
Sole ownership or joint ownership
Joint ownership - sounds right, but problematic
Other side must join in patent activities
Other side must agree to enforce
Sole ownership with license to other party
Royalty free
World wide
Cost sharing provisions for IP protections
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17. Employee IP Agreements
Hired to innovate
Obligation to assign to start-up
Ideas, expressions of ideas and inventions
protectable or not
conceived during employment
related to business of startup
first right of refusal for non-primary business
concepts
Confidentiality obligations
17 Signed by employee
18. Employee IP Agreements
Hired to innovate
Confidentiality obligations
Signed by employee
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19. Employee IP Agreements
Exit interview
Reminder of obligations
ideas conceived during employment
assist in securing protection
trade secrets
Signed by employee
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20. Basics of IP Toolkit
IP capture
Invention disclosure form
Purpose
Written document of created IP
Aids in future decisions (seek protection; maintain as
trade secret)
Aids in securing protection (first document patent
attorney will review)
Accessible to all innovators
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21. Invention Disclosure Form
Key provisions
General description of idea
Background of the problem being solved
Detailed description of the ideas
Closest known technology
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22. Invention Disclosure Form
Key provisions
Was outside funding used?
Has idea been disclosed outside of the
start-up?
NDA in place?
Manner of disclosure
To/by whom?
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23. Invention Disclosure Form
Key provisions
Has idea been offered for sale?
to/by whom
When
Assignment to start-up
Agreement to assist
Decision on how to protect (trade secret or
patent)
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24. Basics of IP Toolkit
IP Protection
Different types IP
Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade secret
Different types of acquisition and protection
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25. Trademark Protection
Protects the brand
Protection gained by actual use of the
trademark with the goods
Registration is optional
Federal registration has benefits
Nationwide constructive use
Enforce via federal courts
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26. Copyright Protection
Original expression of an idea
Manuals
Videos
Ownership agreement in writing
Work-for-hire trap
Registration is optional
Access to federal courts
Statutory damages
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27. Patent Protection
Formal application process to obtain
protection
Monopoly on the idea for 20 years
Utility patents
Provisional
Non-provisional
Design patents
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28. Patent Protection
Provisional Patent Application
Benefits
Can be inexpensive
No required format
Can be done quickly (staple and file)
“Patent Pending”
Best to use when
Impending disclosure not covered by NDA
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29. Patent Protection
Provisional Patent Application
Limitations
Offers no enforceable right
Operates as a placeholder at Patent Office
Requires enabling disclosure and best mode to
provide basis for non-provisional
False sense of security
Future developments not covered
Public disclose may impact foreign rights
Non-provisional and foreign filing deadline begin
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30. Patent Protection
Provisional Patent Application
Staged filing procedure
Ongoing developments
Quarterly staged filings
Updated with new embodiments
Updated with new developments
All four combined into non-provisional by 1 year
anniversary date
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31. Trade Secret Protection
Business information not readily known or
perceived by other companies that gives
the owning company a competitive
advantage
Can be almost anything
Processes
Hard to reverse engineer
Hard to police
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32. Trade Secret Protection
Business information
Business plans
Costs structures
Supplier lists
Target Customers
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34. Gain IP Knowledge
Understand basics of IP
An informed business partner is always
beneficial and attractive
Earlier identification of issues
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Primer on Intellectual Property
Toolkit with sample forms
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