Let’s dive into the critical role ownership of intellectual property plays in scaling your business. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner, this episode is packed with invaluable insights into securing and leveraging your intellectual assets. 🚀

Here are 3 Key Takeaways for all you innovators and creators:

1. Legal Due Diligence is Crucial: Understand the importance of tracking the ownership of IP from creation to its current holder. Ownership clarity prevents future legal headaches.
2. Understand IP Creation Roles: Whether you're an employee, contractor, or partner, the default ownership might surprise you. Written agreements are non-negotiable to clarify ownership right from the start.
3. Increased Exposure, Increased Risk: As you scale and your materials gain more visibility, the risks of IP challenges increase. Proactively manage and secure your IP rights to safeguard your business's future.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and answering any questions you might have about IP and legal due diligence. Let’s make sure you truly own what you create!

Connect with Erin to learn how to use intellectual property to increase your income and impact. hourlytoexit.com/podcast.

Erin's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinaustin/

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Music credit: Yes She Can by Tiny Music

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