How Can IP Lawyers Help Startups with Intellectual Property Issues?

Of the many assets important for a startup, particularly when one is in the early stages of development, it would be intellectual property. Its protection could be one of the most important factors in competitive advantage and, therefore, key to overall success. This article will therefore delve into the essential functions intellectual property lawyers play in helping startups navigate through such a complex landscape of intellectual property matters. It is a broad overview of everything from getting the very basics of IP to why protection should be considered early on, moving patents and trademarks, and educating startups on protecting new ideas and business processes.