At 71 year old I have invented a new board game, with no money to patent the idea who could help me?

Question

a board game for two to six players of all age groups.

Answer 1

Firstly don't discuss your idea too freely as it might be stolen by somebody else. This site http://www.inventhelp.com/contactform_uk.asp?id=84 offers help for people with new inventions and you can fill in your details and get an information pack to help you further

Answer 2

To protect an original invention OR a significant improvement to an existing product, a patent would be filed. Here's the USPTO's definition: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/index.html#patent

NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what else the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

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

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!

Answer 3

oh be careful about companies that help you patent your products. Often you spend a lot of money with no fruit of your labor. I suggesst doing all the work yourself. Patent, Market, develop, heck even mail yourself a copy and leave it unopened the old way of prooving ownership before the laws changed. I would do everything in my ability to make sure I understood every faucet of how and why and when...just like buying a house or a car. Jumpin' in feet first only leads to broken legs, test the water and make sure there are no hidden rocks.

If you truely feel you have a great idea, then hire a lawyer first to secure your rights in this invention/creation and then pitch it to a toy company. If you are not comfortable in that idea then hire someone to do it for you.

here is a website that talks about the free ways of using Colleges, Universities and seminars designed to help the young inventor and not be taken advantage of.
http://www.frompatenttoprofit.com/index.htm

I am certain there are other helps in the world out there, the important thing is not to be so eager you become blind to someone that says they will help you.

Answer 4

You have to have a trust worthy source to speek to , you need to protect yourself, I am going through a patent right now and I am into it $13,000 and almost three years, dont let someone take it from you. Try to come up with the money some how. I wish I could help more.

Answer 5

Most importantly seek the necessary advice and financial backing but DON'T give the concept away, someone might steal it from you. You could always approach board games maufacturers though.

Answer 6

Bouncy castles and inflatable slides are tremendous recommendations for thirteenth birthday activities. celebration video games like sumo matches, gladiator duel and bungee run are tremendous leisure for youths.

Answer 7

I agree with pauls advice

Answer 8

i may be able to....lets hear about the game

Answer 9

im not sure