Stacy L ChinFounder, KeepYourEquity · I get the government to write you checks

DOD SBIR - IP sharing: What you MUST know

28 Nov 2023 · 0 min

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In this segment, Stacy Chin explains that agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD) impose stricter intellectual property (IP) sharing regulations when they provide funding. Because the DoD seeks solutions tailored to its specific needs, startups must navigate additional red tape in crafting their IP strategy. Chin advises founders to consult other entrepreneurs who have completed DoD-funded projects and to seek guidance from IP counsel to determine the most appropriate approach for protecting and sharing IP under DoD requirements.

some other agencies like Department of Defense or the DOD might have some more strict IP sharing regulations because they're providing funding in order to progress their developments so that you can provide a solution tailored towards their needs. And so there might be a lot of red tape surrounding how you're going to go about your IP strategy. So you want to make sure you speak to other founders that have gone through this process or talk to your IP counsel to understand what's the best fit for you. And if