2006-08-08 10:57:56 · 7 answers · asked by taixsantixlove 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
It is not possible to protect ideas but rather the representation of that idea.
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.
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!
2006-08-09 04:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must name all the contents of the "new" product,how it works and build a dummy for the Patent Office.
It will be compared with similar patents and it new use or function.
This process takes about 3 years.
Then with the new patent approved, you can sell the rights of production to a factory.
The cost of a patent is near $1000 US CY, but its different in any country.
2006-08-08 18:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by Gabrio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't patent an idea without a working prototype. Build a prototype, make blueprints/plans of it, prepare a statement of what the thing does and how it does it, and contact the US pat. office. They have a website with some patent documentation on it.
2006-08-08 18:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell me your idea and I'll patent it for you, honestly. No, seriously, you have to go to a Patent Office and present papers describing your idea and sketches of any phisical parts, etc. It's quite a long and expesive process, it can take years! Good luck!
2006-08-08 18:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by citricut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uspto.gov is the starting point for your patent needs. But explore with people you trust the idea you have and get feedback on the likely/ practical market that exists for your idea. It is important to be the first-to-market and secure yourself a first-mover advantage as an idea can pop into any head and sooner or later your idea is going to be in the public domain and HERE the early bird is the one who eats the cake. ;-)
2006-08-09 09:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by fistfull-of-$ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's way too long to go step by step, so I highly suggest picking up one of Nolo Press' awesome patent books. There are also tons of great articles on their site at: http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/FD8C060B-5DD4-4809-A53ECCF6BBD87E32/310/
2006-08-09 01:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by bbaunach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it to me, i will take care of everything
2006-08-08 18:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by forjj 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋