Intellectual Property Strategies for Start-ups

‘Each chapter includes helpful examples, practical recommendations and notes of caution. The book, therefore, reaches its aim of raising awareness of the importance of IP for start-ups, providing clear instructions for action as possible for start-ups and their advisors.’ -- Hayleigh Bosher, IPKat.com
‘This book has relevance to anyone interested in how IP can be used – and navigated – in the context of start-up companies anywhere in the world. With some strong insights into specific national issues such as inventor rights in Germany, it walks through the basics of IP and then shifts to a thorough and commercially minded review of issues facing new businesses hoping to grow through innovation, using a value-driven IP strategy. I have not seen a book like this before with such a practical level of advice, equally useful to people who support innovative companies, and management itself, from business model creation to intangible asset valuation to the realities of IPO. It is exhaustive, deeply relevant and literally on the money, focusing on how to build value, and how to keep a new business on track. Authored by specialists but totally pragmatic, whether you dip in or read end-to-end, this book showcases a vast amount of practical expertise.’ -- Gwilym Roberts, Kilburn & Strode LLP, London, UK
‘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 from 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