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IP for Hardware Startups

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Importance of patents and other intellectual property rights for technology and hardware startups

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Basics of IPR

Hardware Startups

80% of Things

Surrounding Us Are Not Made by GOD!
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They are made in China!

Hardware vs. Software

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Software

Concept - Prototype - Sellable
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Hardware

Concept - Prototype - Manufacturable - Sellable

Prototyping

CrowdFunding

Kickstarter

Quick & Easy Way to Turn Ideas into Reality
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Kickstarter

Can of Worms!

Exclusivity of Idea

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Design Registration

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Patent Filing Before Disclosure

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Establish Ownership

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Copyright + Trademark

Extended Protection

Competitor Mapping

IP Education

Conclusion

www.ePatenthelp.com

@RdPatentLawyer
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