do you go about getting it made? I assume an average guy doesn't have the means to make his invention a reality, so does one find someone interested in making it with a share of the profits? how does it all work?
2007-03-27 12:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
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
What to do Next:
* From Patent To Profit: Secrets & Strategies For The Successful Inventor, Third Edition by Bob Dematteis
* How to License Your Million Dollar Idea: Everything You Need To Know To Turn a Simple Idea into a Million Dollar Payday, 2nd Edition by Harvey Reese
* The Inventor's Bible: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas by Ronald Louis Docie
* The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Cashing in On Your Inventions by Richard Levy
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!
2007-03-28 04:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-20 02:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a patent lawyer.
2007-03-27 12:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by desperate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to pto.gov
(Patent and Trademark)
2007-03-27 12:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by NewYorkActor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You forgot to tell us your idea. LOL.
Try making a prototype, it doesn't have to be like the final product but it might help.
2007-03-27 12:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by Gustav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should help you get started:
http://inventors.about.com/od/applicationforms/a/get_patent.htm
2007-03-27 12:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋