IP risk
Know your IP risk
An online course to understand your IP risk and make better decisions
CONTENT
Make informed decisions
IP Risk helps you understand, assess, and manage the IP risks that come with building a startup. You can’t eliminate risk — but you can make informed decisions about which risks to accept, reduce, or actively mitigate.
The course gives you a practical framework to identify the most common IP risks, understand their potential impact, and allocate your time and resources where they matter most.
Understanding IP risk in startups
Learn why IP risk is unavoidable in startups — and why ignoring it is often more dangerous than taking calculated risks. This chapter helps you shift from reactive to informed decision-making.
Infringement risk
Understand the risk of infringing on others’ IP and how it can affect your product, growth, and funding. Learn when this risk matters most and how to assess it without over-investing too early.
Confidentiality risk
Learn how IP leaks happen in practice — through people, processes, and tools. This chapter focuses on identifying weak points and using practical safeguards to protect sensitive information.
Loss of rights
Understand how and why startups unintentionally lose IP rights. Learn which actions, omissions, or timing mistakes can weaken or eliminate your protection — and how to avoid them.
Ownership disputes
Learn how ownership conflicts arise between founders, employees, consultants, and partners. This chapter helps you spot red flags early and structure agreements to reduce the risk of future disputes.
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What others say about us:
Maria Ström
CEO, The Loop Factory
"Jonas is an amazing coach – he’s personal, engaged, and truly knows how to make IP a driver of business success."
Sara Strömgren
CEO, Zeeqwell
"Jonas shows dedication, professionalism and a strong commitment to excellence. He is reliable, supportive, and always goes the extra mile to deliver high-quality results. "
Mårten Alkhagen
Lead Scientist & IP Lead, Yangi