From Startup Boston Week 2025 at Suffolk University
For a startup identifying and protecting your intellectual property (IP) early is crucial for long-term success. A strong IP portfolio and strategy can be the differentiating factor between a fleeting idea and a thriving business. At Startup Boston Week 2024, Partner John Spangenberger, Associate Amanda Cardona, and Of Counsel Andrea Reed—with Jennifer Karnakis, Executive Director of the Suffolk Law IP Center—participated in a panel discussion on IP Essentials for Startups.
Watch a recording of the full session below or on YouTube:
Session recording courtesy of Startup Boston.
This extremely knowledgeable panel of IP attorneys presented to a full room of startup founders, future founders, students, and others in the startup ecosystem and shared their expertise to help entrepreneurs:
- Understand the different types of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets);
- Learn how to identify and protect your startup’s valuable IP assets;
- Explore common IP pitfalls and how to avoid them;
- Get practical tips on building and managing an IP portfolio;
- Discover the strategic value of IP in fundraising and business growth.
For even more info, read our key takeaways from the session over in our Knowledge Center.
About Startup Boston
Startup Boston is a resource for the New England startup community. Their mission is to elevate and celebrate the Boston and New England startup ecosystem by organizing events, brokering access and sharing knowledge. Some of their key events include: a flagship conference, Startup Boston Week—a free, five day event that brings together 6,500+ folks in the startup community and showcases the expertise of 300 speakers across 100+ sessions; Dealflow Mixer; and Cofounder Matching. Learn more at startupbos.org.
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