PatentShield by Google & Intertrust

What it does

The Intertrust PatentShield program provides start-ups with access to a collection of patent portfolios needed to counter a predatory suit from an incumbent

Tech entrepreneurs are disruptors by nature – to start a tech company, one needs brilliant new ideas, money, and true grit. Startups are tough places to work, but are the crucible of technology innovation and disruption. Once a hot startup comes out of the fog of incubation, it gets people’s attention – investors, employees, and customers. It’s an exhilarating ride. Then the competition notices you. Competitors come in many flavors, ranging from other startups and small companies in your market to big entrenched companies that you’re seeking to disrupt. The stage is set – the competition readies for action. Your idea is novel, your execution is brilliant, your team is the best in the world,…from intertrust.com

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