Ulrike Hudelmaier 
On November 26, 2013, the Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Ulm) is hosting a patent consultation day. Mr. Nikolaus Hertle, Dipl.-Ing., Head of the Innovation and Environment Division at the Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Ulm), will provide you with confidential and free advice on your project.
A guest column by Hedwig Mohl, MOHL-Coaching, Illertissen
In addition to the extensive year-end responsibilities, many managers now face the task of conducting “the” year-end review with their employees.
Unfortunately, people often “just start talking” about it hastily and without preparation, just so they can check it off their list. The great opportunities that a well-prepared and structured conversation offers both managers and employees are, sadly, often missed and overlooked.
Good planning is half the battle!
Take advantage of this conversation to further your business success:
Haven’t you also had partnerships—whether professional or personal—that just didn’t go quite right? Where you felt like the other person was taking advantage of you? Or where you yourself were perhaps accused of something you considered completely unfair?
Why is that?
My theory: it’s mainly because expectations and goals aren’t discussed openly and honestly from the outset. And, yes, costs and the distribution of the fruits of success, too.
It’s well known that launching innovations onto the market is difficult. Banks, investors, and customers—quite irrationally—seem far less interested in the potential profit than in the potential risk.
For those who want to learn more about the reasons behind such behavior and find ways to deal with it, we recommend the new book by Daniel Kahnemann, psychologist, behavioral economist, and Nobel laureate in economics: “Thinking, Fast and Slow” (Siedler-Verlag)
If you have great ideas for new technologies, processes, applications, or services, the question quickly arises: Can I protect them?
The answer: it depends. But you should definitely explore your options regarding intellectual property rights. If you’d like to learn more about intellectual property rights, please contact us. Here are a few thoughts on the matter.
If your bank becomes concerned (which can certainly happen during the startup phase), it may suggest consulting services and, if necessary, even recommend a consulting firm right away. Don’t dismiss the idea right away—good advice can be very beneficial to you.
But ask yourself a few important questions:
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