... Wildberries. Any seller can suffer from their actions if they do not take measures to protect themselves. This is exactly what we, Sergey Tereshkin, and my guest, lawyer Vadim Terentyev, talked about in the new episode of the podcast about business. Patent trolling is gaining momentum, do not stay away! Copyright protection is especially relevant now, in 2023. A whole sphere of earning money from those who turn a blind eye to this copyright has appeared. Any site uses graphic materials, photographs,...

... requires significant investments in each new branch. A unique offer (innovation). Investors are not looking for another copy of someone else's business, but something new: a technology, product or service with a clear advantage over competitors. Having patents, proprietary developments, and know-how increases the value of a startup. If a company has a competitive advantage that is difficult to quickly replicate, it becomes much more interesting for investment. Team and competencies. Venture capitalists ...

... changes among key team members may signal internal problems, increasing risks. 3. Legal Due Diligence Before investing, conduct legal due diligence on the startup: Verification of Intellectual Property Rights. Ensure that the startup owns all necessary patents and copyrights that may be important for its operations. This can include software, unique technologies, or brands. Corporate Structure Check. Make sure the company is registered in accordance with the law and does not have legal issues. Also,...

... a business and immediately obtaining the opportunity for immigration is not feasible. Moreover, the investor must inject capital into the business. The minimum investment amount is $500,000. However, investments can also be in the form of equipment, patents, etc. The critical aspect is that the total amount is either equivalent to or exceeds the minimum allowable threshold. Investment of $500,000 can be made in rural areas or regions where the official unemployment rate is 1.5 times higher than the ...

... has its pitfalls, which can negate all previous efforts. There is also a risk of fraud. It is important to understand that any idea or innovative technology can be stolen and appropriated by unscrupulous investors. To avoid this, it is advisable to patent all valuable developments in advance. This represents intellectual property, and its copyright must be properly documented. Additionally, at the negotiation stage, a non-disclosure agreement regarding commercial information should be established....