One of the most common and costly mistakes that an entrepreneur can make is not properly protecting the company’s intellectual property (IP). Failure to button up the IP on the front end can lead to more legal fees on the back end (at best) and the death of the company (at worst). Consider whether protecting your company’s IP should be on your list of New Years’ resolutions. Here are three important tips for avoiding IP pitfalls: 1. Require all founders to sign a Founder A