Patent vs Trade Secret: Which Strategy for a Deeptech Start-up?
The choice between a patent and a trade secret turns on one question: is the technology vulnerable to reverse engineering?
Deeptech Due Diligence: What Do Investors Check in a French Start-up?
Due diligence on a deeptech start-up covers five areas: the intellectual property chain of title, freedom to operate, the cap table, regulatory compliance and technological maturity.
BSPCE vs BSA: How to Reward Researchers and Scientific Advisors in a French Start-up
To reward a researcher or scientific advisor without straining cash flow, two tools stand in contrast: BSPCE,
Mutual vs Unilateral NDA: Which to Choose Before a Negotiation?
The choice between a unilateral and a mutual NDA depends on one criterion: which party is disclosing the confidential information.
