... protection plays a crucial role in the successful development of a startup, particularly in a highly competitive environment. In this article, you will learn how to effectively safeguard your ideas, technologies, and brand through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. I will discuss the main methods for protecting intellectual property, offer practical advice, and provide examples of successful protection in the Russian market. Intellectual property (IP) protection is a critically important ...

... 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, patterns, vector - and often designers take all this ...

... business processes, production facilities, technologies, personnel and other operational aspects will help to understand how efficiently the business operates and what improvements are possible. Checking intellectual property If the company owns patents, copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property, it is important to check the rights to them. This can be a critical factor for a business, especially in technology and innovation industries. Deal structure: choosing the optimal format There are ...

... 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, assess the ...

... market, which can yield a good return. Real estate. A management company can be entrusted with an apartment, house, or commercial property for rental or resale purposes. Other assets that can also be entrusted include vehicles, equipment, tangible goods, copyrights, and various assets from which profit can be generated. For each type, a separate company should be chosen. Universal organizations are rare; in most cases, they have a narrow specialization and staff that specializes only in specific areas ...