Have patent on new product and have been trying to obtain financial support to start a company. The patent is for the use of new technology involving miniature electronics and LED's. Business Plan and DVD available for review of our product.
2006-07-19 09:38:42 · 2 answers · asked by perry_harmon 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Osram/Sylvania in MA, USA.
Texas Instruments.
2006-07-19 09:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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:
* 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!
2006-07-20 10:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋