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7 September 2018CopyrightKirk Sigmon

5 common IP traps startups should avoid

Many startups are far too busy juggling business and technical concerns to even consider IP. This can be a mistake: it can cost you financing, empower your competition, and even get you sued. To stop that from happening to you, here are five common traps to avoid.

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