Whether you start your business on a shoestring or have millions in venture capital behind you, one thing is certain. The success of your business depends on you and the actions you take, and sometimes the actions you fail to take. Below are the seven most common legal mistakes made by startups and how to avoid them.
Read MoreEmployers often assume that anything their employees invent while on the job belongs to the company. However, the general rule is that the employee retains ownership over patent rights resulting from the invention, even if the invention relates to the employer’s product line.
Read MoreTo learn how a pioneering Portland company manages its intellectual property, we chatted with Shawn Small, a mechanical engineer and the owner of Ruckus Composites. Ruckus Composites uses science, cutting edge technology, and their own inventive techniques to repair carbon fiber bicycle frames.
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