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Yes, I believe there are plenty of eager people out there that want to buy things that don’t “solve” problems. Like the 8 Ball and Twister… Silly Putty, Superballs, Slinky, Pacman, Pez dispensers, Bazooka Joe bubble gum …

Why I’m developing one right now… based on adopting an old product popular 70 years ago and adding a completely new ‘twist’ t…[Read more]

Interesting thought, Julian! I would say those inventions that do not solve a problem may become like a fad product. They will “buzz” for a while and then die out.

If a problem is solved then they will grip more and stick around longer?

If they solve a BIG problem they may stick around for a very long time and become legendary? So maybe try to…[Read more]

Julian, Yes most inventors look for a problem to solve, but your right in that most needs are already met and many new mass market inventions address a want rather than a need. Louis Foreman points this out in many of his public speeches geared toward inventors so maybe he can chime in and better speak to this. Thanks for bringing this up as I…[Read more]

Firstly, the answer to your big question is ‘no’ someone cannot come behind you and get a ‘utility patent’ on a device that you have been selling! Because you have been selling it your device is automatically in the public domain one year from the date you first disclosed it. ‘IF you don’t file for a patent during that year.

On the other side of…[Read more]

Hi….you can seek patent info from uspto.org. many people are choosing to forgo the patent process in order to take advantage of first market sales simply realize that you would be most likely giving up any rights to patent your product due to prior public disclosure. Only you can weigh the risk it’s highly likely that if you have a popular…[Read more]

Hi.From what I understand, you can protect yourself for a year with a provisional patent application, which is pretty inexpensive (like a hundred bucks). That way you can list it as “patent pending” while you gather the necessary resources to get a patent. Good luck!

Yes, Danny. You can license with more than one manufacturer as you want but that would result in lower royality percentage (this is known as “non-exclusive licence) as compared to exclusive license for one seller with high royality percentage.

Yes, Danny. You can license your innovation more than one seller. There is no problem in it.

Contact a patent attorney for a frank and realistic analysis.

Hi. I completely agree with Danny. Your question entails many options. What I understood from your question is you want to know more about trade show devoted to industrial design, prototyping, and manufacturing of different kinds of products. AmCon shows arrange many events for the help of the manufacturers. From prototypes to production parts.…[Read more]

Hi, I would answer generally rather pointing any sector or area. Look for the opportunities in your area of expertise rather looking for a sector then learn it and try to innovate in it. For example, if you are expert in plumbing, it is easier for you to invent in plumbing than invent in shoemaking. Hope you get that. Best of luck for the future.