Cooley Protect – Patent Resource Center

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Cooley Protect is a free resource designed by Cooley’s patent counseling & prosecution team.

Introducing Cooley GO in Asia

Cooley GO in Asia offers the same free founder-focused legal resources and document generators that the US and UK ecosystems have come to trust.

Executive Summary

Glossary Term

An executive summary is a one to two-page summary of a business plan that will help potential investors understand a business.

Business Plan

Glossary Term

A business plan is a written description of the company’s future; it is a formal statement of the business’s goals, reasons they are attainable, and plan for reaching these goals.

What You Should Know About Patents In The UK and Europe

Create and Protect

Patents provide inventors exclusive rights in their discoveries. Learn about the what, why, when, where and how of the EU patent and UK patent processes.

10 Suggestions for UK Entrepreneurs Preparing to Raise Venture Capital

Raise

The first rule of successful fundraising from VCs is: Be Prepared. Read these suggestions before you hit the road.

The Due Diligence Process for UK Companies

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Due diligence is the process whereby the proposed investor in, or the proposed buyer of, your company investigates the company’s business, people, records and key documents.

Getting Ready for Your UK IPO

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Once you have decided to seek a listing of your company’s shares by way of an initial public offering, you will want to ensure the process goes as quickly and as smoothly as possible. This article sets out some steps you can take at any early stage to help prepare your company for an IPO.

Moonlighting Founders: 5 Steps to Help Protect Your Company

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For founders, moonlighting on a day job can be thorny. Avoiding some common issues can help set your new venture up for better outcomes.

Should You Invest in Foreign Patent Protection?

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Given the costs and benefits of filing for patent protection abroad, it makes sense to consider whether an investment in foreign patent protection would pay off in the long term.

Should You Require a Signed NDA from a Potential VC Investor?

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First time entrepreneurs may be tempted to ask a VC to sign a non-disclosure agreement before pitching them or sending information to them. Here are four reasons why the investor may not be willing to sign the NDA, and why the request may harm your chances to secure funding.

What You Need to Know About Patents

Create and Protect

There’s some debate over whether entrepreneurs building products in the computers, mobile devices, semiconductors and software fields should spend precious time and money on obtaining patents.

What Do You Absolutely Need in Your Contractor Agreements?

Build a Team

Many companies hire contractors so they can have more hands on deck during busy times without the ongoing commitment of hiring employees. Contractors also can provide specialized expertise that can be difficult to fill from the employee workforce.

8 Suggestions for Entrepreneurs Preparing to Raise Venture Capital

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Is your story compelling enough to interest venture capital investors? Do you have demonstrable results? Customer traction? Patented intellectual property? Find out what you should be thinking about before you start to look for venture capital.

What is the Difference Between “Friends and Family”, Seed and Series A Financings?

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While each refers to early-stage financings, there are important differences between Friends & Family, Seed and Series A financings that you need to know.