Patents
Starting a Business
How to Protect Your Business Idea Without a Patent
You don't have to fork over thousands of dollars in legal fees to safeguard your business idea with a patent. Here are some affordable easy steps to help ensure you're protecting your ideas from theft...
Patent trolls
If Your Startup Really Is Disruptive, Expect to be Sued By a Patent Troll.
Legacy companies that have neglected to innovate often instead compete by filing costly IP lawsuits potential competitors struggle to afford.
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Patents
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Patents
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Patents
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Innovation
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Apple
Nokia Sues Apple for Allegedly Violating 32 Technology Patents
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