Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for Startups
What Investors Want in Patents with Sridhar Iyengar
May 30, 2023
Sridhar Iyengar, an angel investor and serial entrepreneur, discusses what investors look for in patents. They explore topics such as the value of patents, public disclosure, packaging and colors in consumer products, valuing patents in early stage investing, and offensive and defensive patent strategies.
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- The value of patents depends on the market, competition, and the type of moat being built, and entrepreneurs should consider other forms of intellectual property like trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, or design patents.
- Investors prioritize the strategic thinking of founders around intellectual property rather than the actual patents themselves, and startups should demonstrate their understanding of protecting inventions and the risk-reward balance between patenting and keeping trade secrets.
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Importance of Patent Protection
Patents are valuable, but not necessary for every situation. The value of patents depends on the market, competition, and the type of moat being built. In some cases, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, or design patents may be more appropriate.
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