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IP strategy

2 posts tagged IP strategy from Lab to Launch.

The Patent License Your Startup Is Building On Was Never Actually Validated

Most deep tech founders assume a university patent license equals protected IP. It rarely does. Here's what you're actually signing and why it matters.

W. Osei

· September 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Your First Licensing Deal Will Cost You More Than You Made

Licensing your deep tech looks like free money, until the audits, sublicensing traps, and milestone clawbacks hit. Here's what to watch.

W. Osei

· May 18, 2026 · 5 min read

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