2006-10-25 14:09:22 · 3 answers · asked by jeannie t 1 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 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
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!
2006-10-26 05:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
register it as an invention before anyone else does, you may find someone has had the same idea. The information pack you get will give you some ideas of where to go next.
2006-10-25 14:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that most "inventors" helper agencies are nothing but rip-offs. You will need to hire a lawyer to do a real patent search, process the patent, and then you will need to find investors. There are lawyers that specialize in patents.
2006-10-25 14:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋