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  • Getting to Market: It is NOT about the Patent

    So many inventors believe that if you can get a patent you can get to market. These are two different issues and while they are related they are not dependent on each other. You do NOT need a patent to go to market. You need a patent to negotiate. Find the market The most important…

  • Time to Sell It: Getting Your Product to the Marketplace

    Getting a Product to the Marketplace Have you taken your product to the marketplace? Most really good inventors have an “aha” moment solving a common household or workplace problem. After going through the steps and spending a good chunk of cash, the inventor finally has something to sell. Unfortunately, marketing and selling are absolutely the…

  • The First $$$ an Inventor Spends: Professional Comprehensive Patent / Product Search

    I frequently talk to inventors who jump into engineering a prototype and / or filing a patent before having the professional product search done. I understand: it’s the fun part. However, it can be a critical financial error. Most inventors are on a budget; and while you can fix anything if you throw enough money…

  • Satellite Patent Office in Denver

    What Do I Think of the Satellite Patent Office? I have been asked by many if I am excited about the new satellite Patent Office opening in Denver.  Yes, but not for the reason many would expect. Opening satellite offices in cities around the country won’t really change the process.  It will still cost the same…

  • The Reality of Crowdfunding

    What is the Reality of Crowdfunding? I am frequently asked about crowdfunding as a way to finance a new product. The reality of crowdfunding is a very complicated topic and would take much more than a blog post to adequately explain.  It CAN be a useful tool, but like all things, there are conditions.  So…

  • The Professional Patent Search

    Getting a Professional Patent Search Done Is getting a professional patent search done really necessary?  YES!  Not only is it necessary, it is critical! I have noticed over the last few months a local organization encouraging inventors to do their own patent searching rather than having a professional search done.  This group has also implied…

  • Performing Your Own Patent Search

    Is Performing My Own Patent Search a Good Idea? Recently I saw a local inventor group suggesting that they could teach you about performing your own patent search.  And that somehow this skill would be sufficient enough to base the entire future of your invention on.  And that it would make a professional search no…

  • Hiring an Attorney as an Inventor: The Dos and Don’ts

    Is an Attorney Necessary for Getting an Idea to Market I use attorneys all the time.  I work with attorneys and I am even married to an attorney.  I believe you will definitely need to use an attorney from time to time during the process of getting an idea to market. But… I want you…

  • The Importance of Realistic Time Frames

    Delusions of Grandeur It’s hard as an inventor not to have dreams of great success.  Most inventors have moments of imaginary grandeur.  It’s fun to daydream and those dreams can help see you through the hard times.  But keeping a firm grasp on realistic time frames is important. Importance of Keeping a Firm Grasp on…

  • What is Crowdfunding and Can It Help Inventors?

    What Is Crowdfunding? As Crowdfunding has grown in popularity, you’ve probably heard the term.  But what is it exactly and can Crowdfunding help inventors? The dictionary defines crowdfunding as “the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.”  Sounds…

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