Overview

In the initial phase, start-ups often overlook the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) assets in favour of concentrating on the business idea. This can leave the business exposed to both financial and creative risk. This highly practical book highlights the need for start-ups to protect their IP from the outset. It outlines the basics of IP in a start-up context and gives guidance to founders and their advisors in developing a successful IP strategy, including building patent portfolios, contract drafting, financing, due diligence and asset management.   Key Features: ‘Best practice’ on IP strategy for start-ups and beyond Guidance on how IP can be protected and how infringements of third-party rights can be avoided Practical advice on the role of IP in valuing and financing a business Review of the the legal ramifications and pitfalls of failing to properly protect IP Accessible writing style and use of illustrative case studies Author team with vast experience of advising start-ups, and consulting on IP matters in mergers and acquisitions transactions.   Legal practitioners and auditing and consulting companies will find this an invaluable resource for avoiding the pitfalls during due diligence. Investors and founders of companies will appreciate the practical information on protecting their IP assets and reducing the risk of legal losses.

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Author:   Stefan Golkowsky
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781802204032

ISBN 10:   1802204032
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   22 March 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents: Preface xvii 1. Basics of intellectual property rights with a focus on start-ups 1 Uwe Schriek, Manuel F Juette and Stefan Golkowsky 2. Basics and development of an IP strategy for start-ups 33 Uwe Schriek 3. Basic principles of the law on inventions and their relevance for start-ups 53 Peter Karge 4. Patenting and spin-offs at universities 92 Werner Mantele 5. IP rights in start-ups as support when approaching investors in financing rounds 111 thorsten lubinski 6. Contract drafting for start-ups with a focus on IP rights 128 Rainer Gith 7. Protecting future business with a value-driven IP strategy 156 Rudolf Freytag 8 IP management in the start-up lifecycle 192 christina lubinski and christoph viebig 9. Aspects relevant to the valuation of start-ups, with a focus on intangible assets 216 Ashkan Kalantary 10. From IP to IPO - IP rights from the investor's perspective 236 Daniel Bru ggemann Bibliography Index

Reviews

'Intellectual property rights are one of the most important but also underestimated assets of start-ups. This book gives a comprehensive and practical guide for start-up founders and investors on how to strategically deal with IP to support the value creation by the start-up. The reader will profit of the authors' vast experience in industry, private practice, academia, start-ups and venture capital. A must-read for every start-up founder and investor!' - Beat Weibel, Chief IP Counsel, Siemens AG, Germany

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Edited by Stefan Golkowsky, partner, PFENNING Patent Attorneys and Lawyers, Berlin, Germany

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