I had two close friends sign Non-Disclosure statements to show the idea was mine and they both agree that it is a great idea.
2006-12-15 09:26:15 · 3 answers · asked by Robb R 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
True. You also need a Patent and Trademark attorney. They are very expensive.
Go to: pto.gov (for patent/trademark information)
Be sure you know the difference between a Copyright and a Patent/Trademark.
Go to: copyright.gov (for copyright information)
You will concerned with Patent, not copyright for what you want to patent.
2006-12-15 09:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first and most important thing to do is to save, save, save. You need to put the most capital out up front. Then begin talking about it with some of your friends/relatives/business partners/colleagues and especially people in the industry in which your product will be used. If there is a positive response, and people think it's a good enough idea, they will be willing to fork up some cash, if they know your product will yield enough return on investment. Start crunching some numbers... how much do you plan to sell it for? How much return will you get from it? How long will it take you to get your money back? How long will it take your investors to get their money back? These are all important things to consider. And yes, it does take money to make money.
2006-12-15 17:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by katgirl_4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try ISC, invention submission corporation.
2006-12-15 17:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋