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This guest blog is written by Alon Yamin, Co-Founder of Copyleaks. Copyleaks fights plagiarism and copyright infringement online with advanced technology that works in any language and scans the web to detect if other sites are using your content. You can follow Copyleaks on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. We’ve all been taught that plagiarism isContinue reading “3 Common Plagiarism Misconceptions and the Relationship to IP”

Obtaining a patent not only protects your company but increases your valuation. Given the advantages, it’s no wonder there are dozens of kits and quick online services calling for inventors to file patents. The process of getting a patent with the help of The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is relatively simple inContinue reading “How Hard is It to File a Patent Application?”

As a small business owner with intellectual property (IP), you have to leverage your assets to work for you. We have talked a number of times about the importance of protecting your IP and the necessary steps to achieve that end. The next step involves making the IP generate capital in more ways than justContinue reading “To License or Assign? An Intellectual Property Conundrum”

For those looking for a ride, whether it be heading home after a night on the town or going to the airport to catch a flight, Uber has become the go-to service to get you where you need to be. The service’s appeal is based upon its ease of use and relative affordability compared toContinue reading “Newly Filed Pricing Patent Helps One, Hurts Another | Uber vs Lyft”

I have been very fortunate in 2014 to meet hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the US, and even spend some time chatting on Skype with overseas early stage companies. In the spirit of holiday lists and lessons learned, this is the first of three posts on the worst intellectual property (IP) mistakesContinue reading “The Worst IP Mistakes Made in 2014, Part 1”

Intellectual property (IP) is a huge talking point among investors, lawyers, and those wishing to start a startup. And for good reason, too. In today’s market, a new business venture generally consists of the people starting it, their IP, and little else. That’s why it’s so important to protect those assets and avoid these top 10Continue reading “Top 10 Intellectual Property Startup Mistakes”

The Christmas season is a time when we become enamored with new things. I mean, sure, the season is about love and family and giving and some other stuff, but getting new things is pretty great too. Whether it’s the hot new toy as a kid or the coolest gadget as you get older, whoContinue reading “New Traklight eCommerce System is Live, Just in Time for the Holidays”

Charles Dickens hit the nail on the head when he said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That quote truly sums up Traklight’s 2014, as we had some amazing successes as well as some stunning setbacks. But that is the nature of an early growth company; it’s a rollercoasterContinue reading “Confessions of a Business Owner | 3 Lessons Learned in 2014”

Why Care About Document Sharing In today’s world, you can never be too careful. The process of protecting your intangible assets, including your intellectual property (IP), can turn into a confusing, overwhelming, and expensive process. But it is a vital element necessary to all businesses. Here at Traklight, we understand your concerns when it comes toContinue reading “What makes Traklight’s IP Vault different from other cloud storage?”

Everything in our lives need maintenance, whether it’s exercising your body, giving your car a tune up, or assessing the health of your business—more specifically their intangible assets. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the value of their current and potential intangible assets. Failing to identify those assets, including your intellectual property (IP), couldContinue reading “Top 3 Intellectual Property Mistakes and How to Avoid Them”