Written in collaboration with Castle Fund
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What an IP portfolio is actually worth to the person writing your term sheet, when the patent system is the wrong trade, and how the answer changes by sector. General information for founders, not legal advice.
Part 01
Why Your IP Portfolio Could Be Your Most Undervalued Asset
Most founders treat patents as a legal checkbox and don't even mention trade secrets. The investors writing your next term sheet probably see them differently.
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When Not to Patent: Trade Secrets, Stealth Launches & the Public Record
The patent system demands a trade. Before you make it, make sure you're getting the better end of the deal.
Read it →Part 03
Coming soon
How IP Strategy Differs Across Sectors: Biotech, Energy & Space
A patent in biotech is not the same animal as a patent in cleantech. Here's how to think about sector-specific IP strategy.