BUSINESS MISTAKE #1:
Not having detailed Non-Disclosure Agreements in place for employees and investors.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #2:
Publicly disclosing business idea or product to others before considering Patent or Trademark protection.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #3:
Not conducting a thorough Patent/Trademark/Copyright search before filing for protection.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #4:
Waiting to file for a Patent in time and forever losing patent rights.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #5:
Ignoring competitor’s Intellectual Property and exposing yourself to “willful” infringement.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #6:
Failing to have custom IP Assignment provisions in employment agreements.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #7:
Lack of oversight, education, and maintenance of Company “Trade Secrets”.
BUSINESS MISTAKE #8:
Using boilerplate Licensing/Employment Agreements that leave out crucial business matters.