I've had this awesome idea for a great invention for years. From time to time, I try to find affordable ways to either sell my idea, or a way to patent it without it costing a fortune. I know it would be worth the risk to put out the money, but my niece tried a patent company, and they never delieverd her promises made, and she was out thousands of dollars.
About 20 years ago, I had the idea to open a teabag and replace the tea with freshly ground coffee, staple back shut. Hence, the COFFEE SINGLE. Wasn't but a few years later did I see that on the shelf, and wished I had acted then. What can I do to get this off the ground with minimal expense??
2006-08-02 15:47:11 · 4 answers · asked by LARGE MARGE 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.
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.
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!
2006-08-03 03:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set up a website and start selling using a service mark which is not as good as a patent but will work for a while tp protect you. Most ideas are protected by the fact that you are actually in business selling the idea thus the service mark.
2006-08-02 15:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by dt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-28 13:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by brickman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but i cant tell right now
2006-08-02 15:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by sonya n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋