Would like info from those that have been there. It has been suggested we look at applying for provisional patents. Putting aside personal beliefs I may have about software patents etc. This may be necessary from a business perspective.
So far have been bootstrapped to version 1.0. We are SaaS company with some cool tech. Main concern is not suing but having some sort of protection from being sued later. Goal is to get something in with a provisional date. BUT Its a LOT of money. ie. 10K if you get a lawyer - for provisional submission. Options : a) don't bother - focus on getting customers, and just building a great platform (my initial thoughts) b) got the www.nolo.com books. Having a read - it will take time, but could put the initial provisional using DIY (with say some legal help for review ?) - get a priority date. c) get a lawyer to do it (and the $). We want to start raising capital shortly also - we need it to build out the platform. i would rather spend cash on hosting, hiring an industrial designer for some work or going to the USA etc. Things which can help generate cash / improve customer experience. I can see the big picture advantages, but for an early stage startup is it really a good decision. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia/msg/351e183e1303508d?hl=en%3Fhl%3Den No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en
