Challenges of speedboat businesses with classical IP strategies

Speedboat business characteristics present challenges when developing an IP strategy for scalable growth.
Adaptability vs IP boundaries
IPR require clear boundaries of protection, which can be problematic if changes are needed after filing. Will adjustments still be safe to implement? Will the protection scope remain valid?
Speed vs protection
The drive for rapid market introduction often leads start-ups to go public before securing IP, risking, e.g., unintended disclosure or losing patent opportunities.
Customer centricity vs scalability
In their rush to reach customers quickly, start-ups often overlook the fact that they are still in the development phase. Prioritising the needs of a specific customer may, in turn, hinder their ability to scale rapidly into other markets.
Speedboats vs container ships
Partnering with large corporations that have strong IP strategies and vast IP budgets can put start-ups at a disadvantage. In their eagerness to collaborate, they may overlook critical IP measures.

“Clearly security without values is like a ship without a rudder. But values without security are like a rudder without a ship.”

Henry A. Kissinger

What experience shows is that when speedboat businesses think ahead and focus on securing their IP with the next five years in mind, their IP strategy naturally keeps up with change and secures what really matters.

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Challenges of speedboat businesses with classical IP strategies

“Clearly security without values is like a ship without a rudder. But values without security are like a rudder without a ship.”

Henry A. Kissinger

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