2006-07-18 16:54:03 · 5 answers · asked by dave_chizzie 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
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:
Getting a Patent:
* 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
What to do Next:
* 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!
2006-07-22 07:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First go to the US book store in any major city. Get ALL the patent books. Follow the instructions and write a " Disclosure Document" mail that to the patent office, and follow the instructions to the letter.
After that you have time for researching you idea. Keep records of who talk to and what you talk about, you will need these for your patent filing.
When your reasearch is done, make a prototype or demo unit. Then file a patent ap. Get a patent attorney to do this for you. It will cost big time so save your money, you'll need it.
I hold a patent for renewable power so I've been through the process. Check my web site, for the details.
2006-07-18 20:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 19:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact my dad. He is a patent agent.
2006-07-18 16:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried inventors.com?
2006-07-18 17:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by gastownguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋