i often have ideas, which are very good. but where can i publish them?
2006-07-23 19:50:24 · 8 answers · asked by Schnatzel 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
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!
2006-07-24 05:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't try to sell them, unless you refer to selling the product that your invention embodies. Try to get a patent so you can maintain control over your idea.
2006-07-23 19:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by giovanni9686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a patent then sell on ebay or amazon.com. by the way, if u get some dough, send some to me
2006-07-23 20:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Patent your ideas.
2006-07-23 19:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the bank thats where my cousin went and they liked it but he didnt sell it.why sell when you can make yo money.
2006-07-23 19:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by $2Stout$ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but DO get a patent, or they will be stolen.
2006-07-23 19:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your country's leading newspaper or magazines.I think it's a big help for your country
2006-07-23 19:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by Vocal Prowess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try E-bay dude!!
2006-07-23 19:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Bball 33 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋