​​Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for Startups

What Investors Want in Patents with Sridhar Iyengar

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May 30, 2023
Sridhar Iyengar, an angel investor and serial entrepreneur, discusses what investors look for in patents. They explore topics such as the value of patents, public disclosure, packaging and colors in consumer products, valuing patents in early stage investing, and offensive and defensive patent strategies.
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ADVICE

Accelerate Important Patents

  • If budget allows and the invention is novel, pay for accelerated patent processing to get ahead in the queue.
  • Prioritize acceleration only when the IP is critical and you can afford the added cost.
INSIGHT

Patents Reveal Founder Strategy

  • A company's IP filings often reveal the founders' strategic depth and priorities.
  • Investors read patents as a material signal of whether founders play chess or checkers.
ADVICE

Pitch The IP Landscape

  • When pitching, include IP landscape context and freedom-to-operate thinking, not just product comparisons.
  • Explain how customers would solve the problem without you and how your IP blocks or improves on that path.
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