I have a simple product idea that is needed. I do not know how to begin to manufacture or outsource overseas. Do I send someone the prototype? Do I mass produce it myself? What about packaging. I can distribute/market. It is 'getting' the product that I am having a hard time with. Any guidence is greatly appreciated.
2006-07-06 07:40:28 · 2 answers · asked by gemami 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Patent It Yourself (11th Edition) by David Pressman
* Patents and How to Get One : A Practical Handbook by U.S. Department of Commerce
* How To Make Patent Drawings Yourself: A Patent It Yourself Companion by Jack Lo
* The Inventor's Notebook: A Patent It Yourself Companion by Fred E. Grissom
* From Patent To Profit: Secrets & Strategies For The Successful Inventor, Third Edition by Bob Dematteis
* How to License Your Million Dollar Idea: Everything You Need To Know To Turn a Simple Idea into a Million Dollar Payday, 2nd Edition by Harvey Reese
* The Inventor's Bible: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas by Ronald Louis Docie
* The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Cashing in On Your Inventions by Richard Levy
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-06 08:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
My dad is a pattent agent. You have to get a pattent on it first. go to: and contact him ok? good luk.
2006-07-06 14:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋