One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs can make when they are first getting started is not protecting their intellectual property right from the beginning. There are many valid reasons for this: it’s not legally required, it can drive up initial costs, doing it correctly can be very complicated, and entrepreneur’s often do not foresee these issues. When we help startups build successful brands and companies, we make sure all of their intellectual property needs are met right away. Here are 5 tips that will ensure that you are setting your company up for long-term success.