Common IP Mistakes Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them)
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Speaker : DEVIN MILLER
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When : Friday, November 07, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Devine Miller loves startups and small businesses!
Founder
of Miller IP Law (š¹š®ššš¶ššµšŗš¶š¹š¹š²šæ.š°š¼šŗ) to help startups
& small businesses with patents (inventions), trademarks (brands),
& copyrights (creatives).
Devine founded his first startup while earning his Law & MBA degrees (for a total of 4 degrees). Since then, he has launched several 7 & 8-figure startups. He enjoyed every minute of helping startups & small businesses.
When you're building a startup, it's easy to focus on product, funding, and growthāand forget about protecting the very ideas that make your business valuable. Unfortunately, many startups learn too late that overlooking intellectual property (IP) can lead to major issues: losing your brand name, facing legal threats, or even giving up rights to your own invention.
This webinar is here to help you avoid those costly mistakes.
Weāll walk through the most common IP pitfalls startups run intoālike skipping trademark checks, not securing rights in contracts, or ignoring patentsāand show you how to handle them the smart way. You donāt need to be a legal expert; you just need to know what to watch out for.
Whether youāre launching a product, building a brand, or pitching to investors, this session will give you the confidence to protect what youāre creating.
Areas Covered
- Why IP matters for startups from day one
- Common trademark mistakes (like not registering early)
- Overlooking patents or filing too late
- Not using contracts to secure IP ownership
- Risks of working with freelancers or co-founders without agreements
- Ignoring trade secrets and how to protect them
- Failing to check for existing IP (and how to do a basic search)
- International IP considerations for global startups
- What investors look for in your IP strategy
- When to DIY and when to call an IP attorney
- Actionable tips to avoid costly legal issues
Who Should Attend
- Startup Founders & Co-Founders
- Entrepreneurs & Innovators
- Small Business Owners
- Marketing & Brand Managers
- Product Designers & Developers
- In-House Legal & Compliance Teams
- IP Lawyers & Legal Consultants
- Investors, Mentors & Startup Advisors
Why Should You Attend
One simple IP mistake could cost your startup more than you think.
Whether you're just getting started or scaling fast, understanding how to protect your ideas, brand, and products is essential. This webinar will help you:
- Spot and avoid the IP mistakes that trip up most startups
- Learn how to protect your brand name, product, tech, and more
- Understand what needs to be in your contracts and agreements
- Know when to file trademarks, patents, or NDAsāand how
- Avoid the kind of legal trouble that forces costly rebrands or lawsuits
- Feel more confident when talking to investors about your IP strategy
If youāre building something new, this session could save you time, money, and headaches down the road.
Topic Background
For most startups, innovation is at the coreāwhether itās a unique product, a clever brand, or a breakthrough technology. But while founders focus on building and launching, one critical area often gets overlooked: intellectual property (IP).
The truth is, many startups make the same IP mistakesālike skipping trademark registration, failing to protect their code or designs, or assuming a handshake deal is enough to secure rights. These oversights can lead to major setbacks: legal disputes, forced rebranding, or losing ownership of key assets.
Understanding IP from the beginning isn't just about avoiding problemsāit's about setting your startup up for long-term success. A solid IP strategy can boost your valuation, attract investors, and give you a real competitive edge.
This webinar is here to shine a light on the most common IP pitfalls startups run intoāand more importantly, how to avoid them before they become expensive lessons.
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$160.00
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