The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s
64. The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property
In this episode we discuss: Patents and IP strategy for Scaleups. We are joined by Jon Calvert, IP strategy expert.
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We chat about the following with Jon Calvert:
- How can startups effectively protect their innovations through intellectual property (IP)?
- What are the key differences between patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, and when should each be used?
- How can a well-crafted IP strategy enhance a startup's valuation during funding rounds or mergers and acquisitions?
- What steps should startups take to meet the criteria for patentability, such as novelty and inventiveness?
- How can education and awareness about IP help startups maximize its value and explore alternative financing options like IP asset-based lending?
References
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncalvert/
- www.clearviewip.com
- https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/services/financial-advisory/perspectives/deloitte-ip-360-survey.html
Reading list:
Protecting Intellectual Property: What Startups Need To Know
What is Intellectual Property?
IP Competitive Benchmarking — ClearViewIP
IP Due Diligence — ClearViewIP
IP Sales, Licensing & Tech Transfers — ClearViewIP
Valuing Intellectual Property Assets
Biography
A globally recognised IP Strategist, Jon helps clients drive business value and competitive advantage through effective management of their intangible assets. Jon has advised investors, Boards and C-suite executives on hundreds of transactions and built winning Value Creation and Risk Management strategies for some of the World’s most innovative and successful organisations.
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Summary
03:07 Introduction to Intellectual Property and Its Importance
14:22 Understanding Patent Types and Their Roles
16:33 When Should Startups Consider Patents?
19:35 What is Patentable? Exploring Novelty and Inventiveness
23:15 User Interface Design and Intellectual Property
25:25 Building an IP Strategy for Startups
27:52 The Role of IP in Funding Rounds
35:37 IP Asset-Based Lending: A Financial Strategy
38:39 Valuing Intellectual Property for Buyers
43:56 Final Thoughts on IP Education and Strategy
Additional Resources
Short essential e-learning:
WIPO Academy: DL001E - DL-001 Primer on Intellectual Property
Further learning:
DL-170 Specialized Course on the Essentials of Patents
DL301E - DL-301 Patents
DL-302 Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications
DL-450 Intellectual Property Management
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