Tutorial: Freedom to Operate – How can I ensure that I am not infringing on the IP rights of others?
Even if you have deliberately decided against patenting, design protection, or trademark searches, your startup can still run into conflicts with the intellectual property rights of other companies. This can lead to a loss of time and money and, in the worst-case scenario, threaten the very existence of your startup.
Patent attorney Michael Wegerer from the Winter • Brandl – patent and law firm offers you an insight into how you can analyze the scope of action for your startup and avoid wasting time and money:
- What does "Freedom to Operate" mean?
- Is "Freedom to Operate" also relevant for an IT startup?
- When is the right time to do the research?
- Can a startup conduct the research itself?
- What costs and time commitment should I expect?
