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Podcast: Investor Connect Podcast
Episode: Startup Funding Espresso – Key Steps in Commercialization
Description: Key Steps in Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Once you start down the path of commercialization, there are some key steps to accomplish. Determine patent strategy. There are several ways to protect intellectual property including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and more. Review each option for your technology. Gain a Freedom to Operate opinion. This involves a patent attorney running a search on prior art to determine whether or not you can win a patent if filed. This also includes a validity opinion on existing...