While the US patenting environment has changed dramatically in the past two years, high-tech startups still need to pursue patents—but...
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Companies looking for federal investments in energy infrastructure and critical minerals, materials, and mining finally have an...
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Seventy-five Years of Conflict The United States Congress, the US Patent and Trademark Office, the federal courts, and patent seekers...
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If you're leading a high-tech startup, your source code is likely among your most valuable assets. Based on instinct or suggestions from...
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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has created unprecedented challenges for patent protection. While AI may be "the most...
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Your technology is hot, and you have great write-ups, a pitch deck, maybe even a proof of concept. After a couple of weeks, you have a...
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The new suggestion from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that the federal government may start seeking royalties on federal-funding...
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For founders, the fundraising process can feel like a black box that is more art than science and full of jargon, shifting timelines, and...
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Raising capital is a defining moment for any startup, but the groundwork for a successful financing is laid long before you meet your...
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The journey from idea to building a startup to receiving investment is rarely straightforward. For every startup that secures funding,...
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As part of Fed Supernova 2025 in Austin, TX, I had the opportunity to appear on Nick Spiller's Austinpreneur podcast on the episode...
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Launching a startup is exhilarating, but the path to building a successful business is riddled with pitfalls that can derail even the...