An Intellectual Property "Starter Kit" For Startups

Intellectual capital, intellectual property, trade marks, company names, domain names, clearance searches, licensing, patents, designs, trade secrets, copyright ... These words or phrases may sound like buzzwords to entrepreneurs, but these words and phrases are keywords for the long-term success of any enterprise.

Intellectual property comprises intangible assets which should be protected and leveraged to contribute to the strength and growth of any emerging enterprise. Intellectual property includes, among other things, intellectual creations, inventions, designs, brands. It is often creations of the mind or inventions that drive entrepreneurship, and a startup's intellectual property may be the very reason for its coming into existence.