Help Protect the World from Patent Litigation. Meet the IP Collective.

I have some good friends who are starting a company called the IP Collective and they're looking to meet with some startup companies from the 17th to the 24th.  The premise is really simply. Patents can be a danger against your company. IP Collective helps you minimize that risk by pooling intellectual property rights with other members, which creates a stronger defense against patents claims against your company. They're working on finalizing the legal structure; so, they're flying from New York to meet with startup companies to do some market research. If you have time to meet, you should absolutely take advantage of this opportunity.  Here are some great reasons to contact them: 1. This seems like something you want to talk about.  2. You possess a patent(s). 3. You're mildly concerned about patent litigation or been sued for patent infringement.  4. You served as legal council on IP strategy. 5. You have a portfolio company with patents / applications.  6. See #1. Email them at hello@theipcollective to learn more. Also, here's a blog post with more details about what they're doing: http://theipcollective.posterous.com/were-in-san-francisco