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August 16, 2005

Bill Gates is Right - Windows Stimulates Innovation - Much More than MacOS or Linux

I have been a fan of the MacOS for years — and still am.  While I use a Windows machine myself, I maintain a mixed network at home and I have my entire family on MacIntosh machines.  Why?  To decrease... [continued]

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August 02, 2005

I/P UPDATES: Business Names and Trademarks for Dummies

[I realize I have a reputation for bad-mouthing IP but it is still an important component of building many businesses.  William Heinze, an intellectual property attorney out of Atlanta, maintains an excellent blog devoted to IP issues called I/P UPDATES. ... [continued]

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I/P UPDATES: Business Names and Trademarks for Dummies

[I realize I have a reputation for bad-mouthing IP but it is still an important component of building many businesses.  William Heinze, an intellectual property attorney out of Atlanta, maintains an excellent blog devoted to IP issues called I/P UPDATES. ... [continued]

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July 30, 2005

Stealth Mode: Pros and Cons

One of the topics that frequently comes up in venture capital is the relative importance of secrecy.  Entrepreneurs are typically obsessed about keeping their “great ideas” secret — hence their obsession with NDAs and with Patent “Protection”.  It’s natural for entrepreneurs... [continued]

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Top-10 Most Common Intellectual Property Rights Mistakes During Venture Capital Due Diligence

Top-10 Most Common Intellectual Property Rights Mistakes During Venture Capital Due Diligence 1.TOO LATE TO START FILING US AND INTERNATIONAL PATENT APPLICATIONSUnfortunately for many good technology companies, it may be too late to file for patent protection. The current U.S.... [continued]

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June 12, 2005

MYTH: "Patents Protect Small Companies"

REALITY: “Only DEEP DEEP Pockets = Patent Protection” Patents are just negotiating chits in a Big Company Chess Game.  You not only need the patents but you need lots and lots of money to play against the “Big Boys.”. If... [continued]

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June 05, 2005

MYTH: NDAs are a Good Idea

REALITY: Nothing Screams “I’m Clue-less” Louder than asking for an NDA. Read my lips: “NDAs are a) unenforceable and b) even suggesting an NDA makes you look like a complete idiot.” BTW, For those of you who don’t know: NDA... [continued]

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May 31, 2005

MYTH: "VCs care about what your application looks like."

This is another one of those major disconnects between entrepreneurs and investors — technically oriented entrepreneurs tend to spend way too much time building an impressive demo or alpha production... [continued]

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April 29, 2005

Accenture Global Convergence Forum 2005: Plenary Session

Accenture Global Convergence Forum 2005: Plenary Session Accenture Global Convergence Forum 2005: Plenary Session Myth and Reality through the History of Convergence There is a lot to be l... [continued]

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