Any one who knows how to introduce a new product from a self patented design?

Question

I have designed a new product and Im interested in bringing it to market. Does anyone have any information on how to approach this?

1. How to get a manufacturer to produce the product? DO I do it through a convention and see if manufacturers are interested?

2. How to split the financial cost and profit with the manufacturer? What is the proper contract agreement and how to design such partnership?

3. How to create a prototype with proper schematics in order to submit this to a manufacturer for production? Where do I hire a company to do this? WHats the cost? Or do I contact directly the manufacturer and start from scratch?


Any info will be helpful and appreciated! Thanks!

Answer 1

There are whole books on this subject - I don't think you're going to get a quick answer here. I would suggest a book, like the Portable MBA for Entreprenuers, or something on how to start a small business.

With regard to the "self patented" thing, be aware that there is no such thing as a self patent. The only way to get a patent is through the U.S. Patent Office. If you think your idea is something somebody might steal, get the patent before you start showing the idea to companies.