I have two great inventions. I want to know how to start to get them on the market. I have made the proto types and i am ready to go to the next step. Can i get some information on this. I don't have money. But my ideals are great, Information please
2006-08-30 07:37:00 · 3 answers · asked by Montee P 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
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!
2006-08-30 08:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd do two things; first, hire a patent attorney and get a patent on your inventions (if possible -- that will also tell you whether there are competing products in the market). Then do a test market, try to sell the invention to users. If you can't make the product yourself, you might be able to work out a shared revenue deal with someone who can, if you have the patent.
2006-08-30 14:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by Michael K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next step is a patent.
2006-08-31 01:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋