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Piyush Upadhyay
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š” Startups often chase funding, traction, and GTM plans. But hereās what many overlook: IPR is your silent co-founder. In the rush to build MVPs and pitch decks, intellectual property (IPR) often takes a backseat. But for startups building tech, design, or content-driven products ā your value is in your IP. Letās me unpack this: š 3 Types of Startup-IPR Relationships I see often: 1. The āAfterthoughtā Approach ā āWeāll file patents/trademarks/designs or copyrights(for code) once we raise funding.ā ā Risk: Someone else gets there first. Or worse ā investors question your moat. 2. The āEverything is Oursā Approach ā Founders assume they own all code, designs, ideas created by team/contractors. ā ļø Reality check: Without proper assignments, they donāt. 3. The āSilent Advantageā Approach ā Smart founders quietly build a strong IP wall early ā patenting key tech, registering trademarks, protecting user data legally. ā They may not shout about it, but their valuation speaks volumes later. šÆ Startups donāt need to become law experts. But understanding where IPR fits into their growth story can change everything. Whether youāre building SaaS, AI tools, brands, or hardware ā a healthy IPR strategy could be your biggest differentiator (and defense). Normalize talking about IP before Series A. #Startups #IPR #TechFounders #BuildWithMoats #PatentStrategy #Medial
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