Successful businesses take their intellectual property very seriously. This is especially true in technology start-ups, where IP should be an important strategic part of the business mSuccessful businesses take their intellectual property very seriously. This is especially true in technology start-ups, where IP should be an important strategic part of the business model.  A well-crafted IP portfolio not only protects your products, but can also help your business maintain its competitive advantage, attract investment dollars and generate income through the licensing or sale of certain products.  In this Forum, Erik Belt from McCarter & English and a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry executives will discuss practical strategies for aligning your IP with your business objectives and describe the mistakes start-ups often make that can be costly or fatal to your company.