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I run a business at risk of IP theft and this worries me. But sometimes I also wonder if in reality IP is a fairly weak premise for a business (I know...sleeple
by GreeniFi 8y ago
I run a business at risk of IP theft and this worries me. But sometimes I also wonder if in reality IP is a fairly weak premise for a business (I know...sleepless nights this issue gives me), precisely because (1) it’s so easily stealable, and (2) a lot of cultures don’t really seem to view IP as property, which is a western-centric point of view. And then I think we’ve been mad in the West to construct economies on IP creation rather than manufacturing, just because, well, who will we sue?
- sjg007 8y agoWell you sue the Chinese in the us and then seize Chinese us assets to pay damages or you get into a trade war...
- GreeniFi 8y agoHaha.
- guiriduro 8y agoIP theft is usually (but not always) a needless worry - at least it comes way behind proving a product:market fit. Being the best (aligned to your customer) source of a solution normally trumps being the only source. That said, some investors or specific highly competitive marketplaces may favour an IP-protected solution.
- GreeniFi 8y agoI think that’s the conclusion I’ve reached. Thanks for your response.