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The Devil’s in the Details: How a Bad Contract Can Ruin Your Startup

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In the high-stakes world of new business ventures, overlooking the smallest detail can have catastrophic consequences. This is particularly true when it comes to contracts, the very backbone of business operations. A poorly...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

6 Essential Legal Documents For A Startup

Launching or growing a new business is not only an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelmingly busy and challenging as multiple priorities demand your attention. Therefore, proper planning is vital....more

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Avoiding Pitfalls: IP “Dos and Don’ts” for High-Tech Start Ups

Starting a high-tech company is a difficult, exhausting, and thrilling endeavor – one in which founders will face seemingly endless challenges, deadlines, and make or break decisions. From a venture’s inception, founders face...more

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The Four Things that Companies Need to Know About Protecting Trade Secrets

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Protecting trade secrets is critical for any company. Being proactive and consistent is the best way to keep your company’s secrets safe. Keeping Your Trade Secrets Secret - It is critical for new businesses (and...more

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Commercializing Your Startup's Big Secret Without Losing Its Value (Part 2)

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In our first post, we discussed the scope of trade secret protection, as well as how a trade secret is established and enforced. In this second post, we discuss trade secret “hygiene” – that is, best practices for maintaining...more

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Non-disclosure agreements: A word to the wise to entrepreneurs

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​​​​​​​As a startup, one of the most exciting moments in your company’s growth is receiving a proposal from a large strategic or market player who wants to engage in a technical interchange in support of a potential business...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2020 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 4 Money Management Tips for Entrepreneurs - Money management is becoming increasingly important as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. This article from...more

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Hot Topics for Startup Employers

Employers today face constant hurdles in their day-to-day operations, and startups are no different. The liability for employment violations is not limited to large manufacturers or businesses; emerging businesses and...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2019 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Startup Investors Consider Revenue Share When Equity Is a Bad Fit - Most startups, when thinking about raising capital, also think that means giving up equity....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December, 2017 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: First Positioning is as Important to Your Startup as First Impressions are to Your Career - Pivots are common and dexterity is a must, but first positioning for...more

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7 Things Startups Should Know About Intellectual Property Law

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Make sure you own what you think you own....more

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An IP Lawyer Answers the Common Question: "Should I patent this?"

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We are often asked “should I get a patent on this?” While there is no simple answer, it helps to understand the patent process, compare it to other ways for protecting inventions, and then weigh the relevant pros and cons. ...more

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Blog: Should You Require a Signed NDA from a Potential Investor?

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First time entrepreneurs may be tempted to ask a VC to sign a non-disclosure agreement before pitching them or sending information to them. Here are four reasons why the investor won’t sign the NDA, and why the request may...more

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