The Secret to Succeeding in Startup IP and Patenting | Deepak Sekar | Pitch Cafe Podcast EP 10

In this episode of Pitch Cafe, I talk with Dr. Deepak Sekar. You may know him from his role as Founder and CEO of Chowbotics, which built the world's first fresh food-making robot named “Sally.” 💛😊 He completed his B. Tech. from IIT Madras, and his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Recently he co-founded Prof Jim to transform e-learning for kids. 😍 In this video, Deepak will explain to us what patenting is exactly and why is it so important to get a patent. He discussed the pros and cons of having a Patent. He explains the costs related to applying for a patent and also shares methods to reduce the cost. 💰😁 He explains the fact as to why investors love patents. He also shares how he comes up with brilliant ideas! He has around 186 patents to his name. So to learn more about IP and patenting from the expert join in ✌ Make sure to watch the video till the end! 😊 And subscribe to my channel for more videos like this! 😃

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00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Stepping in Startup World

02:48 - Why File an IP?

05:30 - His Read on Google-Motorola Acquisition

06:40 - Patenting

09:25 - Journey to Patent

13:00 - His Landscapes of Patent

15:20 - Types of Patent 16:20 - Today’s Takeaway

17:10 - Outro