I have an idea for a chewing gum. I do not know the industry. Does anyone know how I can get this product manufactured? 1. Factories that can make and package the gum for me? 2. Do I need to find a chemist? 3. Anything else? Thank you so very much.
2006-11-06 03:43:33 · 3 answers · asked by Florida w/ Questions 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
A copywrite attorney will help protect your idea. Unlike an invention, which are governed by patent law, recipes are covered by copywrite law. Then, if all you have is an idea, you should pitch it to a candy company that manufactures gum. If you have an actual recipe, and can produce a batch to distribute as samples, go out and get financing to start your own small plant.
Find some people who like your product and sell them a portion of your company. Always maintain at least 51% of the responsibility for the company, so you will have the final say in all decisions. Find a mentor who can advise you and get started.
2006-11-06 03:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How revolutionary is it? Enough to require a patent? If so you need a patent attorney. If not, you might just send the idea to yourself, snail mail and certified. Left unopened that is pretty good evidence of how early you had the idea, then you can discuss it with companies who already manufacture chewing gum, without too much danger of them stealing your idea.
2006-11-06 11:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd need to run it past a load of people first, to see if there would be any market. You've only just got an idea, dont even think about packaging yet!
Instead of launching your own company (the market is too fierce for that), try approaching some of the existing candy market leaders instead.
2006-11-06 11:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Aisha C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋