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Patents if they are really secret sauce. If your startup fails because someone finds out what you are working on then you are already doomed.
by j4yav 5y ago
Patents if they are really secret sauce. If your startup fails because someone finds out what you are working on then you are already doomed.
- josaka 5y agoThis is the right answer, and it has implications for the development of patent law: folks cheering the restrictions on NDAs should anticipate that doing so will tend to increase pressure on lawmakers to strengthen patent rights, as those investing in R&D lobby for other ways to protect their investments. Not saying we shouldn't weaken NDAs, though. The amazing last century of technical innovation emanating from California, which has relatively strong limits on NDAs, would suggest it's a good idea.
- tracyhenry 5y agoI don't feel this is the right answer. Patents are very time-consuming. Lawsuits (esp against big players) are something most startups can't afford.