intellectual property for cambridge geeks
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Patrick Farrant & Drew Winlaw from Taylor Vinters, in Cambridge, presented on Intellectual Property at Cambridge Geek Night 2 on 29th JulyTRANSCRIPT
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Intellectual Propertyfor Cambridge Geeks
Flexibility and Options
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Being sure you own your IP
Have agreements with subcontractors to assign rights in software andcontent written for you
If you write for others, consider your own position
Think carefully about when to use creative commons licenses
Early choices affect later choices
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Avoidable Traps
Inadvertently giving away your IP
Creating unnecessary tax liabilities by delaying transfer of IP to yourcompany
If a company, not regularising relations with your fellow shareholdersand directors
Spending too much on professional advisers
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Consider Your End Game
Just for fun OR potentially a commercial venture?
Are you likely to need investment from others?
Well organised intellectual property has a value
Beware of using other people’s IP assets
QUESTIONS?
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Taylor VintersMerlin PlaceMilton RoadCambridgeCB4 0DP
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Patrick Farrant
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Drew Winlaw
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