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Patent It Yourself: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office

By: David Pressman

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How should I protect my intellectual property when talking to investors?

Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed

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What questions should I be prepared to answer in the university licensing process?

Alan Gordon Director of Business Development at Harvard University

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When should I engage a startup lawyer?

Andrew Lau CEO at Jellyfish

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Do I need a startup lawyer?

Andrew Lau CEO at Jellyfish

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What are common pitfalls, if I don't get a lawyer?

Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel

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What is the importance of having a good lawyer?

Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel

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Does a patent allow me to operate freely?

Russ Wilcox CEO at Trellis Air

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Biotech IP & AI Workshop

Madelyn Heart Head of Biotech Community at Pillar VC

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How much should I invest in IP?

Russ Wilcox CEO at Trellis Air

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Alma

Alma simplifies immigration for founders, technologists, researchers, scientists and others at the top of their fields leveraging our highly experienced immigration lawyers and a user-friendly platform. Our value proposition is simple: high-quality legal services, fast turnaround of documents and better approval rates for clients.

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Brown Immigration Law

Brown Immigration Law focuses on delivering successful corporate immigration solutions to support employers and foreign talent in a variety of high-growth startups and established businesses across the U.S. and beyond.

Hiring • Human Resources

Clark Lau

The U.S. immigration system is complex and unforgiving. One small mistake could trigger endless delays or, worse, life-changing consequences. Even so, with proper planning, pitfalls can be avoided and challenges can be overcome. Partner with Clark Lau LLC to help navigate the system. Their years of experience with employers and individuals will help you see the big picture, anticipate hurdles, and plan ahead. They take a broader perspective of your ultimate goals, determine the most appropriate immigration solution for you, and then partner with you each step of the way to get there. Moreover, their connection with a broad network of attorneys around the world and participation in professional organizations allow them to have access to immigration insight that could only help serve you better. If you are looking for an immigration firm that is knowledgeable, responsive, and vested in your outcome, Clark Lau would love to work with you.

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Plymouth Street

Plymouth Street offers personalized application support to top STEM talent worldwide, assisting them with their US immigration process and supporting various visas including J1, O1, and EB1/2. Their mission is to propel scientific and technological advancement by enabling global talent to live and work in the US.

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Podium Law

Caryn Davies is a successful lawyer and entrepreneur, transitioning from an impressive career as a decorated Olympic rower to a sought-after corporate attorney. She founded Podium Law, a technology-driven legal firm designed to expedite and improve legal processes for businesses, leveraging proprietary machine learning techniques to deliver faster and high-quality legal services.

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Picket Fence IP

Picket Fence IP is founded by Greg Sieczkiewiczis to partner with the best entrepreneurs and venture firms to build transformative life science endeavors. They engage at thought-inception through IPO to create, build, maintain, defend and monetize vigorous IP protection strategies.

Biotech • IP Law Firms

Goodwin

Goodwin partners with clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. Our 1,800+ lawyers across 13 locations in the United States, Europe and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. We worked closely with Goodwin Technology and Life Sciences Partner, Olivia Uitto, to develop the IP brainstorm template and IP search guide.

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Part 6: The Cavalry - Defending Your Castle from Attack

Part 5: The Gate - Protecting Your IP Outside the Company

Part 4: The Walls - How to Run an Ongoing IP Program

Part 3: The Keep - Your Critical First Patent Sprint

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Patent It Yourself: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office

By: David Pressman

Answers to Founder Questions

How should I protect my intellectual property when talking to investors?

What questions should I be prepared to answer in the university licensing process?

When should I engage a startup lawyer?

Do I need a startup lawyer?

What are common pitfalls, if I don't get a lawyer?

What is the importance of having a good lawyer?

Does a patent allow me to operate freely?

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