September 2011

Why Smart Startups File Patents

Startup companies, unlike our “too big to fail” banks, can’t afford to make too many Enormous Mistakes without perishing or losing much of their value. One of the Enormous Mistakes that some startups make is neglecting intellectual property. That includes neglecting opportunities to protect their business, as well as the need to make sure they …

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Finding and Retaining Technical and Creative Talent: A Key to Innovation Success in China

Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the beautiful campus of Tongji University in Shanghai where I was a speaker at a workshop on innovation and managing R&D in China. This international event was organized by a highly respected expert in global R&D management, Dr. Max von Zedtwitz, founder of GLORAD, a firm that helps …

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Industrial Research Institute Provides New Review of Conquering Innovation Fatigue

A new review of Conquering Innovation Fatigue was just published on the website of the Industrial Research Institute (IRIweb.org). The review is written by Robert J. Kumpf, the Chairman of IRI’s Board of Directors and the Chief Administrative Officer of Bayer Material Science, LLC. Here is an excerpt–see the IRI website for the full review. …

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