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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...

The new suggestion from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that the federal government may start seeking royalties on federal-funding...

For founders, the fundraising process can feel like a black box that is more art than science and full of jargon, shifting timelines, and...

Raising capital is a defining moment for any startup, but the groundwork for a successful financing is laid long before you meet your...

The journey from idea to building a startup to receiving investment is rarely straightforward. For every startup that secures funding,...

As part of Fed Supernova 2025 in Austin, TX, I had the opportunity to appear on Nick Spiller's Austinpreneur podcast on the episode...

Launching a startup is exhilarating, but the path to building a successful business is riddled with pitfalls that can derail even the...

For U.S. startups developing innovative technology, the decision of where and how to file international patents requires a careful...

For startup founders and CTOs navigating the patent landscape, understanding the prosecution timeline is essential for strategic planning...

For startups sensitive to cash burn rate, provisional patent applications often seem like the perfect solution—lower filing fees,...

When developing breakthrough technology, startups face a critical decision: pursue patent protection or maintain trade secrets. The...

Maggie Welsh sits down with Partner Mike Silliman, who frequently advises energy tech startups, to explore the evolving relationship...