I have an invention and now what?
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What questions should inventors ask themselves after shouting 'eureka'?
Does the idea already exist?
Has there been anyone else for you? Contact some experts in your domain to see if your idea is new. For technical purposes, you can look in the patent database. The search is not that easy, but you can follow training courses.How can you protect the idea?
An idea in itself cannot be protected, but you can register it so that you have an official date. You can use it to prove that you were the first,Do you market the idea yourself?
"Most people overestimate the value of a good idea. You don't get rich with it. If you have to make big investments to make a product that you can only sell with small margins, it might be better to sell your idea to an existing company." If you decide to sell, be surrounded. As a private person negotiating with a large corporation, I don't think it's a good idea. If you are looking for a partner to set up a company together, you can visit Invent Help, that guides young entrepreneurs.How do you make a prototype?
You always make more impression with potential partners or investors when you can show something tangible. You can do that by making a prototype. That does not always have to be expensive. You can often go to vocational or university colleges. The alte ative is again, InventHelp where you can make a prototype yourself with the available machines.From invention to success in 5 steps
You have made an invention what now? InventHelp helps you with the following steps: • conduct a consultation • identify your situation • listen to your wishes/needs • provide concrete advice • offer a report of our findings Make an appointment with the InventHelp, specialists, right away.Article author
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