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Silicon Valley Winter 2011
Applications: Dec 06, '11
Sessions: Dec 14, '11 - Mar 29, '12

Vision

Our vision is to Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe. We aim to help launch 1,000 technology companies per year in over 50 cities worldwide.

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Startup Legal and IP

Silicon Valley Winter 2011 Semester

What does a new Founder need to know about law in order to run a successful startup? When should a Founder use a lawyer, and when should you rely on your own work? What are the key terms in contracts to understand and to avoid? What are common legal mistakes? How should a Founder handle their intellectual property, including confidentiality, copyrights, trademarks and patents? What are common intellectual property problems, and how do you deal with them cost effectively?

Goal:
Build a legal and IP strategy.

Date:
January 24, 2012, at 06:30 PM

Mentors

Michael Seibel
CEO, Socialcam
Wayne Willis
Managing Partner, Nodal Partners
Bram Cohen
Founder/Chief Scientist, BitTorrent

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