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Dorsey & Whitney Unveils New Survey Revealing Funding Trends and What Startup CEOs Seek in an Investment Partner

Strong Demand for Funding from Angels, Early-Stage VCs & Super Angels

Tips for Licensing Trademarks in a Web 2.0 World

The web 2.0 world continues to revolutionize the way that companies do business. It offers tremendous opportunities for trademark licensors.

Startup Founders Want Just-In-Time Financing

The survey, commissioned by the Palo Alto office of Dorsey & Whitney, an international law firm, challenges many preconceived notions of what entrepreneurs find attractive.

The Growing Threat of False Patent Marking Cases

Being proactive to ensure that you are properly marking your currently patented products can help your company avoid a lawsuit and defend yourself should you find your business accused of false patent marking.

Facebook Places Has Checked-in: Brandowners Should Consider Proactively Setting Up Pages to Prevent Unfixable Errors

This article includes recommendations on how brandowners can protect their brands in connection with these new services.

Let’s Make a Deal – 5 tips for Startups when Negotiating Contracts with Big Customers

In a Partnership of Unequals, a Startup Suffers?

Job Description for a Startup CEO

On the lighter side, startup CEOs should be prepared for some fairly unorthodox job duties, such as Chief Barista.

Clipping the Wings of Angels? New Accredited Investor standards contained in Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act

Among the many goodies in the bill is Section 413 which excludes the value of an investor’s primary residence for purposes of calculating net worth for an “accredited investor.”

What’s in a name? How to Protect Your Company’s Trademarks Before Setting Up Shop (Intent to Use)

Trademarks are among the most valuable assets of many businesses, as the ability to stand out in a crowded marketplace can provide a significant leg up over competitors.

Intellectual Property – The Point Is (Not) To Compare Like With Like

The decision and some of the language employed by the Court signaled a shift in European trade mark law towards increased protection for trade marks emphasizing the investment and advertising value of marks in addition to their fundamental legal function as indications of origin.