Even without exact knowledge to make a product, can the written description & scetches be patented?

Question

I have an idea for a portable device and do not know the intricate details of curcuits and computer chips but can give a written description and make a drawing of the invention. Give some advice. Thanks.

Answer 1

never do an invention nor patent yourself. go get a patent/copyright/trademark lawyer and have him as your go to man.

do not share your ideas, notes, nothing with anyone else besides this attorney. you can have small contracts drawn up by this guy to show the idea to others so they can't steal it.

no.1 rule with this stuff....protect yourself....ANYONE is liable to steal this idea from you, trust me, it happens every day.

Answer 2

The very first thing to do is to "disclose" your idea. That will get it down as to the date of the invention. Don't need to have it perfect and all you need is a notebook and a friend who understands what you are doing. Use a bound notebook, with pages that can't be removed. All pages with printed page numbers (I'm being a perfectionist here, but many patent battles have been fought on such details). Describe your invention. Include sketches, calculations, written descriptions, whatever. Now have your friend read the book. You both sign and date every page. His signature says "Read and Understood by Me" and his name. No lawyers at this point, no patent draftsmen, just you and a friend. And, the substance and date of invention has been established. Go for it from here. By the way, can you name two gigantic successes that were never patented? Try the Hula Hoop and the formula for Coke.

Answer 3

Did you already perform patent search? You can do preliminary patent search on Google-patents. Like the person above suggested you should hire professional lawyer to do this for you. Keep in mind however that owning a patent is no guaranty that any one will be interested to buy it from you.