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Why Hardware Startups Fail at IP Protection
Hardware startups often win the race to prototype but lose the war over intellectual property. In this episode, we examine how design-around strategies and patent thickets can derail a promising device company. Lucas and Luna break down why filing for patents early matters less than securing trade secrets in your supply chain, using a specific case of a robotics firm that lost its competitive edge because it didn't protect its firmware logic. We explore the hidden costs of reverse engineering and why your biggest threat isn't competition—it's your own manufacturer sharing your…
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