Inventor Articles & Resources
Check out our most read articles, guides and tips on getting the most out of your invention.
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Do Inventors Need 3D Designs or Prototypes?
If you are looking to sell or license your invention to a company for ongoing royalty payments, you will more than likely need some form of prototype or design to showcase your invention to prospective companies. In reality, most companies look at pictures of your invention before they actually read any description or explanation of what it is. A prototype or 3D design brings your idea to life... Read More »
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The Power of Online Invention Tradeshows
With the power of the Internet, more companies are turning to online tradeshows to discover new products available for sale or license. With the click of a few buttons companies can search and discover new products without the need to spend time and money on travel. Read More »
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How To Pitch Your Idea to Companies
In preparation for the Summit, we put together some guidelines specific to the Direct Response (infomercial) industry, but in reality many of these tips can apply across all categories. Bottom line is... if you are meeting with a company in order to pitch your invention, whether it be a household gadget or a medical whatzit, proper preparation will increase your chances of success. Read More »
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The New Trend in Tradeshows for Inventors
Today, the landscape for inventors is changing. Inventor-only tradeshows and exhibiting in the main areas of large national product tradeshows is fading away fast and being replaced with the new "micro-show" trend in the tradeshow industry. Read More »
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Five Benefits of a Provisional Patent Application
As an inventor with a new product idea (or improvement to an existing product), it's important to understand the various types of protection that are available to you. Let's assume that your idea provides benefit and usefulness (not just a visual design). You might consider filing either a non-provisional patent (“Utility or Design Patent”) or a provisional patent application. Choosing which type... Read More »
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Is Manufacturing Your Own Invention Necessary for Success?
Ultimately, all products must be manufactured to make it to market, however that doesn't mean that you need to be the one to manufacture it. Read More »
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Can You Earn Royalties on Your Invention?
It's not as hard as you may think to land a royalty deal on a product invention... provided you have a truly unique and innovative idea to start with and you have some important steps completed before approaching companies. Read More »
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Choosing Between a Provisional Patent Application and Utility Patent
When considering the two types of patent applications, don't think of them as a choice between two, independent types of patents... Read More »
