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Inventors Need To Make Good Business Decisions
Inventors Need to Make Good Business Decisions One of the most critical pieces of advice I can offer you in the process of getting an idea to market is to learn the right steps and make good business decisions. Don’t drink the Inventor Kool-Aid- in other words, don’t let delusions of grandeur shadow your grip…
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Inventors: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Inventors making good business decisions. Inventors too often jump from idea to fantasy land. You will need a stomach lining and a budget to get a new product to market. Focus on the right steps. Learn the inventor’s reality. My video can help: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=cm2C2H2Bpms You can also read The Inventor’s Galaxy Guide so that you…
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Most Inventors are NOT a start-up business!
Most inventors are not a start-up business. However, some inventors really are wired to be a “start-up”. They have experience, a team and deep pockets (or someone willing to give them lots of money!) Instead, most inventors have an “ah-ha” moment and a very good idea. Frequently the next piece of advice they get is…
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Managing Focus and Expectations as an Inventor
Challenges the Inventor Faces with Focus and Expectations Inventors tend to have 2 major challenges besides the obvious one of money that I have talked about several times. The other two are managing focus and expectations. Focus: Life gets in the way for all of us; but getting back on track is critical. To successfully…
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Filing Your Own Patent (Pro Se)
Filing your own patent (Pro Se) is one of the worst mistakes I see as a licensing agent. It will lead to many avoidable problems if you work with someone who has patent expertise. Why Filing Your Own Patent (Pro Se) is a Bad Idea It doesn’t matter how many classes you take, you can’t…
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Robert Patton: Keynote Speaker at CO Inventor Showcase
Coming Up With an Idea- An Inventor’s Journey Robert Patton is the inventor of the SHEATH brand of underwear. He came up with the idea while serving on his second tour in Iraq. Bobby was on a mission and his gear was over bearing and his underwear was horrible. He was extremely uncomfortable when he…
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Colorado Inventors Showcase is being held in conjunction with Maker Faire Denver, Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 at the National Western Complex
Are you interested in being a part of the Inventor Showcase? The two day Inventors Showcase event includes you having a booth to show your invention, judging from professionals who can take your invention to the next level, the ability for you to perfect your pitch with the general public, time to collaborate with other…
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Inventing: Myths and Pit Falls
Don’t Buy It Online I speak with inventors all the time who bought a service online. And then wonder why they lost their money. If it sounds too good to be true, then it is NOT true; and you, the inventor, become the victim. For example, I see patent services advertised for $199 to file…
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“Me Do My Own Self” – Take Your Idea To The Marketplace
Are you hoping to take your idea to the marketplace? It is amazing how many inventors tell me they can do everything themselves because they think it is a way to earn/keep more of the money. The reality is no one can do it all! In fact, inventors who live in this state of fantasy,…
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Making the Licensing Deal!
In my last blog post, I said that the patent is not the most important part of trying to get a new product to market; so when is the patent important? The patent is critical when you need to negotiate your licensing deal. No patent-No negotiations. Your patent is the only thing that allows you…