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The blog posts on Startup Percolator cover a wide range of topics essential for entrepreneurs and startups. 
Startup - Intellectual Property
November 19, 2018

When and How to Publish Technical Disclosures as Prior Art

 Should you file a patent application or keep your innovation a trade secret? View blog post
Startup - Intellectual Property
October 16, 2018

Countdown to Launch . . . Is Your Trademark Ready, Set, Go?

 Startups have a long to-do list, and it can be tempting to put off tackling important work around branding until just before launch. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
October 16, 2018

Structured Negotiation Yields Improved Financing Terms

 The purpose of negotiation is to obtain improved transaction terms. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
August 22, 2018

Top Five Differences Between Convertible Notes and Safes for Founders

 SAFEs and convertible debt financings broadly accomplish the same goals for early-stage (and even later-stage) emerging companies. View blog post
road through mountains
February 13, 2017

The Delaware Franchise Tax: Don’t Freak Out

Within the next few weeks, corporations incorporated under the law of Delaware will receive ominous notices from their registered agents or the Delaware Divisions of Corporations advising such corporations of their annual obligation pay the Delaware Franchise Tax.

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Startup - Intellectual Property
September 12, 2016

Content, Cost, User Experience Key to Future of AR and VR, New Survey Finds

 Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have taken major steps forward this year with the groundbreaking launch of Pokémon GO in July 2016 and the release of several VR headsets. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
April 13, 2016

Angel Investors – Understanding Your Target

 Most entrepreneurs will need to raise a small round of capital very early in their company's life cycle to get the company off the ground. View blog post
Startup - Employees
March 22, 2016

Primer on California Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreements

 For entrepreneurs operating in innovation-driven marketplaces, protection of intellectual property is of foremost concern. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
February 17, 2016

Perfecting the Pitch – Solve Big Problems with Unique Solutions

 When developing your investor pitch materials, it is important to approach the process as a competition for the investor's attention. View blog post
road through mountains
February 4, 2016

Startup Operations – Identifying & Navigating Legal Risks

 Many entrepreneurs have a good understanding of statutory limitations and regulatory constraints on the operations of the businesses they are starting. View blog post
road through mountains
January 5, 2016

Maintain the Limited Liability Shield

 Entrepreneurs should form a business entity as soon as they embark on a new startup venture. View blog post
Startup - Fundraising
November 3, 2015

Term Sheets – Potential Traps for the Unwary

 During its life cycle, a typical company enters into several key transactions. View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
October 8, 2015

Board Advice: Adding Advisors Versus Adding Directors

 Our company clients often come to us at an early stage in their growth process with some variation of the following question: "We were introduced to an amazing resource who can help our team grow the business in a material way.  View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
September 29, 2015

I Got You Covered: Part III – Risk Management Tips for Additional Insureds

 In this final installment of "I Got You Covered," we provide a number of risk management tips with a focus on additional insured status.  View blog post
Startup - Governance and Risk Management
September 22, 2015

I Got You Covered: Part II – Benefits and Downsides of Additional Insured Status

 In this installment of "I Got You Covered," we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of additional insured status. View blog post
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