I looked into companies on the internet and everyone I found wants over $600.00 to get things started..Of cause they all say it will sell.I want to know if it is that good of an idea is there a way to find a company that doesn't want $$$$ up front but will take from the proceeds??
2006-07-20 12:31:45 · 9 answers · asked by usa_xoxo 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
We work on percentages sometimes. It will depend on the product and our evaluation of it's success potential.
Contact me. We'll take a fair look at her idea..
2006-07-20 14:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Michael Myklin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 07:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you answer any of my questions and tell me what the idea is, I can tell you how much it will be to set it in motion. Since I have "connections" I might also be able to offer you a 90-10 sharing program (you get 90%, I get 10%) if I cover the upfront costs... Just notify me with what the idea is.
2006-07-21 18:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies that don't want money up front want to be paid a lot more than $600
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2016-12-10 11:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I wish I had a better answer but...
"Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration". - Thomas Edison
You have to invest a lot of time and money to get a product or invention off the ground.
Tats
2006-07-20 12:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by Tats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a patent attorney's office and ask the secretary. She'd know who you should get in touch with (even if you can't talk to the lawyer).
2006-07-20 12:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!
All company's probably want the money up front!
GOOD LUCK!
2006-07-20 12:35:02 · answer #8 · answered by loudy_foudy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a utilility patent .
that will hold the idea in arears until you get a live patent
this is too lengthy for this format but try that
2006-07-24 12:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by Scanless1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋