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  • January 1996
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  • HBS Case Collection

Palm Computing, Inc. (A)

By: Myra M. Hart
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:11
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Abstract

Discusses patents, licenses, and deal making in a start-up venture. The entrepreneur, Jeff Hawkins, holds a patent on Palm Print, a pattern recognition algorithm. After licensing Palm Print to his employer, he led three years of development of commercial products for the company. Focuses on Hawkins's efforts to start a new, noncompeting venture that requires cross-licenses for the Palm Print enhancements. The employer wants Hawkins to stay to develop the new products "in-house" and resists making an agreement.

Keywords

Intellectual Property; Patents; Agreements and Arrangements; Negotiation Deal; Business Startups; Management Teams

Citation

Hart, Myra M. "Palm Computing, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 396-245, January 1996.

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Myra M. Hart

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