As someone who's wasted thousands of dollars and many hours on patents I have to throw my weight behind the "don't bother" camp.
The best strategy for a startup, I believe, is to run fast and keep the stuff that really matters to you close to your chest. Fortunately, web-based businesses that allow you to put most of your "smarts" server-side allow you to do both these things ;-) Steve On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Nick Gonios <nickgon...@gmail.com> wrote: > Based on my experiences, it's all about successful execution and having > happy /repeat users rather than protecting an idea, technology or process. > ... -- Stephen Young CEO @ factnexus.com Architect @ wik.me Founding member @ knowledgerights.org -- 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