2006-07-30 03:09:47 · 3 answers · asked by rev_miles 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
First, it's not possible to copyright an invention. 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
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
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. 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.
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!
2006-07-31 04:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since you have presumably protected your invention in some form, you could draw up a business plan that outlines your ideas on actually commercialising this"invention" of yours and approach Venture Capital firms. If you are clear that it requires a collaboration then approach the likely partner and put forward your business proposal. Good Luck. ;-)
2006-07-30 05:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't copyright an invention
copyright material is written, video and audio materials
2006-07-30 03:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋