Intellectual Property and Brand Ownership Policy

Ascent Incubator | ascentincubator.com

Effective Date: 02/01/2025
Last Updated: 02/01/2025

Ascent Incubator (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a brand and service owned and operated by Innovation Ascent LLC, a legally registered business entity headquartered at:

📍 Innovation Ascent LLC
867 Boylston St, 5th Floor, Suite 510
Boston, MA 02116, United States

This Intellectual Property and Brand Ownership Policy outlines the ownership rights, permitted uses, and legal protections associated with the materials, content, and brand elements of www.ascentincubator.com (“Website”) and the Ascent Incubator Program (“Program”).

By accessing our Website, enrolling in the Program, or using any of our content, you agree to this policy and our Terms and Conditions.

1. Ownership of Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and branding associated with Ascent Incubator are the exclusive intellectual property of Innovation Ascent LLC and are protected by:

  • U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code)
  • U.S. Trademark Law (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.)
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • International Intellectual Property Treaties (WIPO, Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement)

🚨 Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of Ascent Incubator materials is strictly prohibited. Violators may face legal action and account termination.

For legal disclaimers and terms regarding liability, see our Legal Disclaimer.

2. Protected Intellectual Property Assets

The following elements are considered intellectual property of Ascent Incubator and may not be copied, reproduced, or used without explicit written permission:

2.1 Educational & Digital Content

  • Course materials, e-books, templates, AI-powered business tools
  • Video lectures, business frameworks, and exclusive incubator methodologies

2.2 Brand Identity & Trademarks

  • “Ascent Incubator” is a registered trademark of Innovation Ascent LLC.
  • Logos, slogans, and branding elements may not be used without approval.

2.3 Proprietary AI-Powered Tools

  • AI-driven business research tools and frameworks
  • AI-generated insights, reports, and market analysis

For privacy concerns related to AI-generated data collection, refer to our Privacy Policy.

3. Student & Community Intellectual Property

We respect the ownership rights of entrepreneurs, students, and community members who interact with Ascent Incubator.

✅ Business ideas, projects, and startups developed by students remain their sole property.

🚨 Ascent Incubator does not claim ownership over user-generated business ideas.

However, by submitting ideas, feedback, or contributions, users grant Ascent Incubator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Use anonymized insights for educational improvements.
  • Share general findings in aggregated reports without disclosing proprietary details.

To ensure your confidential business information is protected, all students and participants must agree to our Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

4. Permitted & Prohibited Uses of Ascent Incubator Content

4.1 Permitted Uses

✅ Enrolled students may use Program content for personal educational purposes only.
✅ Entrepreneurs may apply Ascent Incubator frameworks to their own business ventures.

4.2 Prohibited Uses

🚫 Selling, redistributing, or publishing incubator materials for commercial gain.
🚫 Sharing course content outside of the enrolled community.
🚫 Using Ascent Incubator branding or trademarks without prior written consent.

For full details, see our Terms and Conditions.

5. Violations & Enforcement

🚨 Violations of this policy may result in:
✅ Immediate termination of access to the Program.
✅ Legal action for copyright, trademark, or trade secret infringement.
✅ Issuance of a cease-and-desist notice.

If you suspect unauthorized use of Ascent Incubator’s intellectual property, report it to legal@ascentincubator.com.

For information on refunds related to policy violations, review our Refund and Returns Policy.

6. Reporting Intellectual Property Infringements

If you believe someone has violated Ascent Incubator’s intellectual property rights or infringed on your business idea within the community, take the following steps:

  1. Document the infringement (screenshots, URLs, etc.).
  2. Send a detailed report to legal@ascentincubator.com.
  3. Allow up to 14 business days for a response and resolution.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Intellectual Property and Brand Ownership Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, USA.

📜 In case of disputes:

  • Users must first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiations.
  • If unresolved, disputes will be settled via binding arbitration in Boston, MA.
  • Class-action lawsuits are not permitted.

For full legal terms, refer to our Legal Disclaimer.

8. Updates to This Policy

Ascent Incubator may update this policy at any time. Users will be notified via:
✅ Email (if subscribed)
✅ Website announcements

Continued use of the Website and Program constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

For intellectual property inquiries, legal concerns, or permission requests, contact:

📧 Email: legal@ascentincubator.com
🌐 Website: www.ascentincubator.com

At Ascent Incubator, we protect innovation while empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.