2006-07-20 18:46:51 · 9 answers · asked by i luv andrea 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
If you are in the U.S., contact a registered patent attorney or agent. You can find them on the USPTO website, and you can search by area.
2006-07-20 18:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Steve W 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:
* 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!
2006-07-22 14:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used American Inventors Corporation in the past.. but be prepared after your initial fees for a basic report on feasibility to pay anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 to have them take your idea to the next step promoting it to potential buys/manufacturers. I tried going directly to the manufacturer and what a surprise... you have to have an agent or attorney. I came to the conclusion your better off making a rough proto-type yourself and then having a potential buyer sign a non-disclosure docuement before showing them your idea. Your not as protected as you would be with a lawyer but your not out as much either. I think it is a gamble no matter which way you go. Look at what happened to the man that designed the Rubik's Cube. He had patent protection and the product was taken out of North America and developed and brought in almost immediately after his product hit the market. I hope you are successful. All the best.
2006-07-21 03:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ebay or sell it to poeple on the streets you dont need to submit a invention to make big money
2006-07-21 03:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he he - i want to submit an invention up my ***!
ha ha ha
2006-07-21 01:49:07 · answer #5 · answered by kokoarteest 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A google search always prevails....
http://www.inventorshelpline.info
2006-07-21 01:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Devoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if atall u r serious, go to:
www.wikipedia.org
2006-07-21 01:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by mimpi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nasa
2006-07-21 01:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Hell
2006-07-21 01:50:19 · answer #9 · answered by srnair 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋