This presentation outlines IPR strategies which IT startups should consider.
This was presented by the Founder of Inolyst at BangaloreIT.biz YESSS forum 2009
4. Types of IPR Semiconductor Chipset Design Trade Secret Plant Breeders Rights Geographic Indications Industrial Design Copyright Trademark Patents
5. Why IPR for Start-ups? Deter Competitors from copying your ideas Protection Ease of due diligence and an asset Investor Generation via licensing and sales Revenue
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10. Success Stories - Case Studies A telecommunication R&D firm with 800+ patents Israeli based NASDAQ listed company in VOIP domain wanted to raise money from the market. Holds 22 patents. IP on Low power semiconductor with focus on reducing power consumption on electronic devices(140+ patents) Transmeta Got Acquired by Novafora for $255.6 million A California based company engaged in creating products in the electro-optical cameras, image processors, and stacked chip assemblies Irvine Sensors IP licensing to Aprolase Development Co. for $9.5 million Telcorida Got funding from an Invention and private equity investor firm for a "long term commitment”, the new investor will license 500 of their inventions worldwide VocalTech Communications 11 patents were sold for $12.5 Karo Millennium JP LLC, shares jumped 11 percent on NASDAQ after this transaction
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12. Thank you & Questions Email : [email_address] www.inolyst.com