Google to host StartupWeekend in Seattle, Feb 6 to 8
December 31, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Scottsdale Patent Attorney
StartupWeekend’s sponsor, Google, will host a 54 hour weekend to help new ideas and new companies get off the ground. StartupWeekend says
Space will be limited this time around, and we will have to “cap” registration at 85 for the time being. There is a chance that a larger space at Google will become available, but we will not know this for sure until we are closer to the end of January.
pairIncubator accepting applications
December 31, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Scottsdale Patent Attorney
pairIncubator is a world-class, Web-based start-up incubation company developed by pair Networks, a global Internet services company (http://www.pair.com). We have over a decade of experience in hosting and developing Web-based technology and are now actively seeking out the best and brightest ideas that will transform the Internet as we know it.
I’m not endorsing their program, just letting you know it exists. Do your own research. In particular, be certain to protect any confidential intellectual property prior to disclosure. [Read more]
PR for your Startup
December 16, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Phoenix Patent Attorney
Want PR for your startup? Here’s Silicon Alley’s PR todo list:
- Fire your PR Company
- Be the Brand
- Be Everywhere
- Pick up the check
- Be human
- Bond with your journalist
- How a CEO should email a journalist [Read more]
Litigation Readiness for Small Biz
December 16, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Arizona Patent Attorney
Inside Counsel reports that readiness means “spring cleaning” your company’s email, documents, records, and policies. Since you are probably thinking about closing up your fiscal year, it is a good time for a refresher on limiting your litigation risk. [Read more]
3 Factors any Business Plan should Consider Before Filing a Patent Application
December 15, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Phoenix Patent Attorney
Factor 1: Can you beat your competition in the marketplace by being First to Market?
When your invention budget is limited, you can opt to invest the maximum money in marketing and forego patent protection. Eventually, the marketplace will copy your success. While your invention and success is unknown, copying is less likely. Since your competitors will waste time discovering your invention’s success and waste time copying your invention, your invention will enjoy a limited time when it is unique in the marketplace. A carefully crafted marketing program can leverage this advantage both before and after your competition enters the marketplace. [Read more]