Perspective
Sep. 28, 2016
Protect your startup's IP from the very beginning
Even in the earliest stages, startups should be thinking about protecting its intellectual property — the "secret sauce" of a company's true value. By Murray A. Indick and Ryan Conner
Murray A. Indick
Partner
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Email: mindick@mofo.com
Murray is the co-chair of the firm's Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group. He has more than 30 years experience as a corporate lawyer, with expertise in venture capital, private equity, fund formation, M&A and corporate governance.
Even in the earliest stages, startups should be thinking about protecting its intellectual property - the "secret sauce" of a company's true value. While IP usually comes in the form of trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and associated issues, it can come in many different varieties early on in a company's life cycle. For example, an early-stage founder might ask friends, colleagues or contractors (paid or ...
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