Chapter 4 Basics of Intellectual Property Strategy

DOI: 10.4324/9781003381976-4

Intellectual property (IP) is an essential component of start-ups in life sciences, and this chapter should not be construed as a definitive guide to this space. Rather, what my colleague and I will be sharing is a starting point so you can quickly grasp the fundamentals and be able to ask the right questions as you build your own IP strategy.

In the next few pages, we will be discussing the two main aspects of your IP strategy. First, we will present the four major components of an IP portfolio: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Afterward, we will ...

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