Tips on Licensing Your Invention
For those who would like to license their invention there are several options. Most inventors try to do it on their own by contacting companies directly. The main problem they face is that many companies have a policy that do not accept unsolicited submissions. ...
The First Steps For An Inventor To Start A Business Around Their Idea
Turning your invention into a business has all of the same requirements as starting any other business. It takes time, focus, funds, and a team of people to help get it off the ground. The entrepreneurial spirit forges ahead through most difficult situations,...
Marketing Tips for Inventors
One very important aspect to any business venture, whether it be licensing or building a business around an idea or invention, is marketing and promotion. Anyone who wants to commercialize an idea or invention needs to spend a great amount of time, focus, and energy...
Creating Through Covid19
In March of 2019 I was excited to start on my next creative journey, writing my six-book series, Quick Tips & Terms™ for Inventors, having just gone through the process of finishing the beta on my new online digital course: Inventing to Win™:The Road To...
The Importance of an Inventor Conducting a Patent Search
A patent search helps the inventor determine if their idea is new and has the requirements to be issued a patent. Many inventors do not realize the importance of determining if their idea or invention has been patented already. The cornerstone of conducting a search...
Licensing Basics for The Inventor
Licensing is one way of commercializing your idea or invention. It contractually allows another person or company to bring your idea or invention into the marketplace. The benefits of licensing to the inventor are 1) guaranteed royalty payments, in most cases, and 2)...
Perfecting Your Pitch
To many people, the idea of giving a presentation or making a "pitch" can be intimidating. It is important to know that a “pitch” is a teaser to get someone interested in learning more. The more you “pitch” the better you get and practice does make perfect. So it...
“What Type of Inventor Are You?”…the Most Difficult Question for an Inventor to Answer
Which type of inventor are you? This is one of the most important questions that you will ask yourself as an inventor. Are you the type of person who is frequently coming up with new product ideas and prefers the creative process over running a business, or do you...
Crowdfund For Your Invention
When you have an idea for an invention, one of the biggest deterrents can be a lack of money needed to make it a reality. This is often times discouraging, and can cause you to shelve your ideas indefinitely- but don’t be disheartened. The good news is that today...
What To Do When You Have An Invention Idea
The idea for an invention can happen at any moment. You could be in the car on your way home from work, or in the kitchen making dinner, or in your living room playing with your kids. We’ve all had that moment where we’ve thought of “a great idea.” So, when...