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AI is Creating Legal Opportunities We've Only Dreamed About

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I’m an adjunct professor of legal entrepreneurship at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and I've never been more excited about the future of law. This year, I simplified my reading list to just two books: "The...more

Offit Kurman

Effectively Representing Entrepreneurs: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Law

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Entrepreneurs represent a unique type of client for attorneys. They thrive on uncertainty, they move fast, and they see opportunities where many others see red flags. They often have a much higher risk tolerance, and they are...more

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IP as an Investment Magnet - Why VCs Prioritize Companies with Strong IP Strategies

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Investors in deep tech don’t just evaluate technology—they evaluate defensibility. A company’s IP portfolio is often the difference between getting funded and being passed over....more

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Creating Impact Through Innovation: Brandon Kashani on Leading Mission-Driven Startups

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Do you remember the last time you struggled to navigate a crowded venue, worried about losing track of your family? For Brandon Kashani, founder and CEO of TRACKID and CheQRboard, this challenge became the spark for his...more

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Why Deep Tech Companies Need a Proactive IP Strategy

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Deep tech companies—whether in space, defense, robotics, AI-driven industrial automation, or advanced materials—face long R&D cycles, high capital requirements, and intense global competition. Yet some founders treat IP as an...more

Fish & Richardson

How Startups Can Position Their IP Portfolios to Attract Investors

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When startups seek funding, the conversation often centers on market size, traction, or revenue models. Yet intellectual property (IP) is just as pivotal. A robust IP strategy not only boosts valuation but also reassures...more

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AI Trends for 2025 - Has AI Put Japan’s Startup Scene on the World Map?

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While Japan has a longstanding reputation for innovation, its startup market has not historically drawn the same degree of interest as those in the U.S. and other countries, despite a tenfold increase in ecosystem investment...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFounders Podcast: Building a leading fashion tech platform with the CEO of Lyst, Emma McFerran

Listen to our latest MoFounders podcast conversation. In this episode, we are joined by Emma McFerran, CEO at Lyst. Emma discusses her remarkably rare journey from training as a lawyer to becoming CEO of the world's largest...more

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UNC’s Eshelman Innovation: Fueling North Carolina’s Next Big Breakthroughs

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North Carolina’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem is a powerhouse for innovation, but there’s always room to improve, especially when it comes to turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. John Bamforth,...more

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Visa Options for Start-Up Founders: An Overview of Options

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Introduction: The United States has long been a beacon for immigrants, and the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants has led the U.S. to be at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations in business, science, education,...more

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Seeing into the Future: Moving Beyond AI to Visual Intelligence with Oculi CEO Charbel Rizk

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What if your devices could see and understand the world around them as well as you do? For Charbel Rizk, founder and CEO of Oculi, this isn't just a hypothetical—it’s the driving force behind his work in visual intelligence....more

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Chris Heivly on Navigating Challenges and Embracing Support On the Startup Journey

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In the latest Founder's Shares podcast episode, I talked to Chris Heivly, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and startup expert, about his entrepreneurial journey, from co-founding MapQuest and The Startup Factory, to writing...more

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Silicon Alley: 15 Must-Know Facts about NY's Tech Community

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As we countdown to NY Tech Week in just 15 days, here are 15 facts about the city's dynamic tech ecosystem....more

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The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate through challenges and achieve groundbreaking success? In our latest podcast episode, we dig into the remarkable journey of Scot Wingo. From founding companies like Stingray...more

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Israel Innovation Authority Funds Proof of Concept

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As part of its activities promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Israel, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides budgets to technology entrepreneurship projects to encourage and support their various stages,...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Exploring the Build to Scale Program: Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Tech-Driven Startups

On June 1st, the Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) within the U.S. Department of Commerce launched the application process for the Build to Scale (B2S) Program. This program...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Ongoing Program] 2023 Medical Device Digital Health Conference - June 16th, San Francisco, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more

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[Ongoing Program] MDC 2023 Reception & Dinner Women’s Networking Event & Program - June 15th, Menlo Park, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2022 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Startup Founders Can Let Go to Scale Growth - This FastCompany author, who founded and built five successful tech companies, discusses the key to driving...more

Erise IP

To Patent or Not? Take a Hard Look at These 3 Things

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A movement is brewing among workers, perhaps emboldened by the robust labor market and pandemic-induced introspection. Whatever the reason, many are deciding to pursue success on their own terms — as entrepreneurs — now....more

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Empire State of Mind - New York’s Department of Financial Services Launches Outreach Program for FinTech

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New York DFS has launched DFS Next, a new platform for engaging entrepreneurs in financial services and promoting innovation. One of the initial efforts that DFS Next will offer is FastForward, a program to support digital...more

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Innovation Authority Grants – What to Know in Advance?

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The State of Israel is constantly pursuing ways to support innovation and is immensely occupied with encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship, which it considers the foundation of developing the local economy. To that end,...more

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New details on the Government of Canada’s IP Strategy

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In the global knowledge economy of the 21st century, governments are becoming aware of the importance of intellectual property (IP) and are putting in place strategies to encourage innovative businesses to invest in IP. To...more

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Nouveaux détails par rapport la Stratégie en matière de PI du Gouvernement du Canada

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Dans l’économie du savoir du XXIe siècle, les gouvernements deviennent conscients de l’importance de la propriété intellectuelle (PI) et mettent en place des stratégies afin d’encourager les entreprises innovantes à investir...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Companies Should Do to Prepare for a Recession - There are plenty warning signs that a recession is coming: ballooning corporate debt, low government...more

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