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IP Basics for Startup Founders with Zack Ruby, Scale LLP, Zack Ruby, Scale LLP

IP Basics: Building Your Startup's Intellectual Property Strategy

Demystify intellectual property for your startup. This practical session breaks down the fundamentals: what patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets actually protect, which parts of your business need which type of IP protection, and what each option realistically costs. Learn how to prioritize your IP investments strategically, avoid common pitfalls, and build a defensible IP position without breaking the bank.
Perfect for early stage founders who need to make smart decisions about protecting their innovations, brand, and competitive advantages—even on a limited budget.

Speaker

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Zack Ruby
Counsel-IP Litigation. Scale LLP.
Zach is an accomplished trial and appellate litigator who focuses his practice on advising clients in high-stakes intellectual property and general litigation disputes. He has experience litigating cases before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal and Ninth Circuits, the International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as various district courts and arbitration panels. Zach brings outside-the-box solutions to his clients’ legal problems and has won several issues of first impression including the first-ever bench trial on the issue of IPR estoppel. Beyond litigation, Zach counsels clients about intellectual property issues and endeavors to help pair them with other partners to help their businesses grow and thrive.

Zach is passionate about startups, technology, and progress. When not at work, he enjoys participating in local meetups for startup companies and tech talks.


Recognition

Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyer’s Magazine 2020 – 2024

17

Oct

Fri

in-person
  • WHERE

    Zoom
  • WHEN

    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • SPEAKER

    Zack Ruby

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all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.

02

current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.

03

TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.

04

CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.

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