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Veronica replied to the topic Is it worth it getting a patent? in the forum Patents 7 years ago
That is also my general feeling towards patents.
However, I would say it depends on the scale of the sector that the patent falls into. How well developed is the market? Is the patent easy to circumvent? Are there already similar patents that yours is essentially just one of the bypasses of?
It seems one of the best identifiers is how much…[Read more]
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Theresa replied to the topic Is it worth it getting a patent? in the forum Patents 7 years ago
The short answer is yes or no. The longer answer is that it depends. IF the patent is well written then it is hard for someone to get around it. However, some patent agents or attorneys do not care about the business side of things, at least not yours. They can get a patent by writing very narrow claims and the patent will issue, but it can be…[Read more]
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Tom Kirk replied to the topic Is it worth it getting a patent? in the forum Patents 7 years ago
There are definitely pluses when it comes to patents, but the bottom line is a patent is just worth the amount of money you have to defend it. I’ve heard of a lot of horror stories in the past where car companies would copy patents and then fight the poor guy that did the actual design.
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Tom Kirk replied to the topic Am I being scammed? in the forum Invention scams 7 years ago
Something similar happened to me not so long ago, and it was indeed a scam. Fortunately I also figured something was wrong when they started asking for so much money.
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inventorsnet wrote a new post 7 years ago
Patent Application Preparation
As an Inventor you need to be aware of some of the basics or components of preparing, filing, and prosecution procedures for a Patent Application.Some of the components and related
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Patent Agents are usually less expensive than a patent attorney when it comes to filing a patent application. and they are as qualified as a patent attorney.
You can usually find a patent agent that has a degree in the field that is relevant to your invention, a lot of them are former engineers. -
I did not know anything about inventions, patents, etc, but I bought the book Patent it Yourself and I learned a lot.
Is very well structured and easy to understand. I don’t know if I will file a patent application myself but I know what to ask a patent attorney now.
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Angela replied to the topic Tips for making a solid plan for selling ideas in the forum Marketing your invention 7 years ago
1. You have to make sure that your idea something new.
2. You need to secure your intellectual property rights and make your idea semi-protected. Unless you have embodied the implementation in hardware or code, you have a concept which may or may not be fully protectable.
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Dana started the topic Tips for making a solid plan for selling ideas in the forum Marketing your invention 7 years ago
Hello,
I see many people, including myself, are struggling with selling/marketing their idea, so I was hoping maybe someone more experienced could give some advice on how to build a plan that is realistic and actually works for the average person.
Thanks!
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Connor started the topic Is it worth it getting a patent? in the forum Patents 7 years ago
Hi,
I recently came up with a new idea that I think could be really big if marketed right, but I’m not sure if I should patent it or not.
I know there is often value placed on if someone has obtained a patent but in my own observation it seems like a competitor can make a very small change and get around many patents. Then would I see any…[Read more]
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Connor replied to the topic Advice on developing idea with no experience in the field in the forum Developing Ideas 7 years ago
Thank you everyone for your feedback.
The product would be a small electrical piece, probably made of metal and plastic, and most probably not computerised. I don’t know if it could be 3D printed, since it’s electrical.
As for the sector, it would be an addition to a lot of home and office objects so it’s definitely one of the fastest growing…[Read more]
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David Kull replied to the topic Advice on developing idea with no experience in the field in the forum Developing Ideas 7 years ago
You need to provide some basic details about your product, otherwise it’s impossible to offer direction.
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Deborah replied to the topic Advice on developing idea with no experience in the field in the forum Developing Ideas 7 years ago
Hi,
I would worry less, at this stage, of whether or not you have the money to develop it or market it. Instead focus your energy on getting to understand the sector it’s in. The more you understand about the market, the more you will be able to understand your inventions’ role in it.
Not having any clue as to what it is makes things difficult!…[Read more]
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Jess Naylor replied to the topic Getting a patent lawyer in the forum Patents 7 years ago
If you want to cut costs but still feel like you need a patent attorney, you can try to find one with an undergrad degree in mechanical engineering.
I do know some people who have had the same issue and they found a lawyer with mechanical engineering knowledge.
The chances might be slim, but at least it’s something you could try.
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Connor started the topic Advice on developing idea with no experience in the field in the forum Developing Ideas 7 years ago
Hello everyone,
I have an idea that I don’t know how to deal with. I think that if it went into production, this invention would be in everyone’s home. However, I have no experience in the field in which this product would be applicable.
The main point is that I don’t know where to start, how to make a prototype, who to talk to about any of…[Read more]
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