Category: Inventors
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Be Careful of the Attorney You Pick
So how do you pick a patent attorney? Over the past 20 years, I’ve dealt with a significant number of attorneys. I’m even married
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Got an Idea Whats next? Call The Inventor Lady
So You’ve Got an Idea, What’s Next? One of the reasons I recommend joining some type of inventor’s group is because it introduces you
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Inventor’s Galaxy Guide
Inventor’s Galaxy Guide We’re going to try and focus on some of the basic early steps in the mind to market process with the next series of videos. So for all of you newbies out there, these are for you. If you find you have additional questions, be sure to visit the Inventor Lady…
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Too Good To Be True
We’ve all heard this before is just above every aspect of life. And in the inventing process, it is absolutely TRUE as well! Listen to your instincts. I talk to inventors all of the time who hear one thing or another about inventing and their question to me is “Can that be true?” I ask…
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Just Say No to More Saturday classes and 500 page books!
In 2013 the US went from “first to invent” to “first to file”. This change made time a big deal when waiting to file your patent. While I don’t believe you should enter the inventing world light heartedly or without doing some work to learn about the process, remember that time is the enemy now…
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Patent Search
Search Quest Patents independent comprehensive search includes USPTO by classification not keywords searching the WIPO database and completing a product search.
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2021 A Year in Review for Inventions
We will Recover: A New Year 2022 for Inventors It is not surprising that our economy is still struggling to recover. Just remember the empty shelves during the holiday season and the delayed shipments. Now the inflation! We haven’t seen this for decades. The pandemic declared economic war on everyone not just the inventor and…
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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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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…
