For many inventors and IP owners, building a working prototype feels like crossing a major finish line. You started with an idea, worked through the design problems, invested time and money, and perhaps filed a…
Series: Inside the Accelerator | Article 1 of 10 If you’ve been sitting on a patent, a proprietary technology, or a business method you know has value — and you haven’t been able to turn…
How to Leverage Traction, Proof, and Partnerships to Expand Through Licensing If you’ve already launched your product or technology — even in a limited way — you’re sitting on a powerful opportunity: You’re now in…
Imagine someone says to you:“We want to do what you do. Not learn it. Not hire you. Do it ourselves.” If your first reaction is discomfort, that’s normal.If your second reaction is, “I don’t even…
Positioning, Structuring, and Licensing Your Innovation While It’s Still in Development You don’t need a finished product to start licensing. Let that sink in. Because too many innovators wait until their invention is fully built,…
Clean tech founders often feel caught in the middle. On one hand, the technology works.It improves efficiency, lowers emissions, or solves a real environmental problem. On the other hand, bringing it to market feels overwhelming….
How to Track Progress and Improve Results Launching your licensing campaign is exciting — but how do you know if it’s actually working? Success in licensing isn’t just about signing deals. It’s about making sure…
5 Signs You’ve Found the Right Fit for Your IP If you’re preparing to license your intellectual property — whether it’s a patented product, a software tool, a unique process, or a brand you’ve built…
Why Smart Founders Know When to Stop Going It Alone If you’re like many inventors, startup founders, or product innovators, you probably started out doing everything yourself: Filed the patent Built the prototype Designed the…