Intellectual property: The driving force for growth and funding

Judith E Schneider

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb449

Abstract:

For most 'bio-entrepreneurs' the science is the easy part -- leveraging that science to create a viable business becomes the real challenge. This paper provides an overview for utilising intellectual property to strengthen a business' attributes, thereby increasing the firm's likelihood of attracting funding and attaining its objectives.

Keywords:business plan ,venture capital ,strategy ,intellectual property ,start-up ,en ,