invention patent services

invention patent services
So you think you are ready, your invention patented, sit back and watch as your role in millions, right? Who knows, you could be a success, but I have a lot of mistakes clog the process costing Inventor valuable time and valuable dollars. In my business we try to ensure that our ideas go as far as we can and over the years, we have more than one error, over and over.

Here are ten mistakes to avoid that could prove fatal for new inventors.

1. Patenting too early

If all you have is a loose idea of what you want, then it is probably too early to court to $ 12,000 in attorney fees and patent applications, not to mention the long-term patent maintenance costs that you weigh you down. Yes, when is the right time to patent? Well, if you are ready. I am against that in a minute.

2. Under your invention to a patent attorney if you are unprepared

This is the biggest. The key to saving money is the preparation. The fewer questions patent attorney is to ask, the less time you will be on his clock, shovels away the money that you do not have. Always answer their questions before they even ask. Prevent this in advance with detailed technical drawings, product samples and a summary.

This saves valuable time. A patent draftsman will quickly be able to do its work, including the lawyer know what your idea is and how it works. With detailed technical drawings of your work in an exploded view, you are also able to show the inner workings of the invention for a patent attorney. Perhaps there is a certain element involved that your patent is even clearer. This could force competitors to knock your product to an inferior product, because they can not the details (which may otherwise have never seen if it is not for real engineering).

3. The patenting of something that can not be made

I know this should be obvious, but is it? You may have the best invention in the world, but what is the point if they can not be made. A manufacturer may at the end re-engineering of the whole project just to put it all together right. Then you are left with the reorganization of a new patent for the new product that brings more money and pain could have been avoided.

4. The patenting of something that is not marketable at a price everyone would pay point

Also to know how your invention is patentable is produced and its cost to the consumer. If it costs too much to do, then you have a hard time finding someone to license and sell it at a profit. This all comes back to real detailed drawings for real production.

5. Patenting too late

"" First you should say "not too early patent," now are you not to patent too late. When should I obtain a patent? ""

The late patenting your invention is open to the public realm. This can happen a year after a disclosure. Well, nobody wants this. If you invent something, it's your baby. You do not want it ripped off or stolen and you would not mind the credit and maybe even a few dollars. If it is in the public domain, anyone can use without your permission.

To get your ducks in a row. Know what the product is, how it is done, etc. If all this is in line, it will be much easier for patenting.

6. The patenting without prototype

Did you know there was a time in our great country's history when inventors had a prototype for the Patent Office before they could even consider applying for a patent? Well, now you do not need, but they will make your life easier and the process go faster.

If the patent attorney has all the questions from the abstract and the drawings, with the product sample close it and it work for you (if the product design and communication). Remember that you are on the clock with an attorney and money and time is precious. Get the first error of the past and we look at the company, so that your lawyer can help you, your invention.

7. I have a patent on

"" Wait, I've read so far and suddenly you'll tell me I do not need a patent? ""

Not exactly. I think it is a good time to remind you that you do not have to have a patent. Well, maybe not right now. Large companies such as Westinghouse and Sony patent almost everything with them, because they can. But that does not mean that you need. I wonder whether there is another device that you could use a little protection at an affordable price ... well, what is the number eight?

8. Ignoring the power of the provisional patent

Filing a provisional patent application can be everything you need while you are trying to purchase a license for your invention, or try it on the market independently. A common misconception inventors continue to kick around is that companies looking to license a patent without a license already in force. Welcome to the era of open innovation.

In the past, many companies wanted to order an inventor had a patent for several reasons. First, they want to protect themselves. What happens if you have an idea, in its R & D department is already working on in secret. Then turn them and their own product on the market. A legal battle may ensue. Secondly, the company wants only to another place barrier between an inventor and their doors.

But today, more and more companies want innovative products to secure markets and ring in additional profits. They are rather a creation of a provisional patent.

There are some precautions you should consider provisional patents. They last only one year, unless you are a non-provisional patent within that year. Secondly, your non-provisional patent discount will not play the same properties in the provisional patent. So, if you are too much invention, the protection does not necessarily discount for the year.

9. Filing numerous additions, if you had it right the first time

Your product patented. They present to a corporation. They are interested, but they will not see you no more (insert dramatic pause) your design. Hey, it happens once, twice, or until it is for them. So what must you do, you need to file amendments or even new patents, as you move along. Nip it in the bud before it starts.

Target your market and work hard, through the development and construction up to the performance of each design or marketability problems. Try as hard as possible to get before it is right to patent.

10. "" I have a patent, now I will just wait for my millions'

A patent does not guarantee you anything. Someone may protest your patent. Someone can wait until your product sells shelves, and take to court for a patent dispute. Inventing is a tough world and it is more than just a patent. It is a great invention, development and the work to be licensed and on shelves. It takes spirit, heart and confidence.

I hope that this list you can choose from. In my organization, we strongly believe in armed with the value of good design, technical drawings, clear summaries, packaging and most important, the product samples. These items speak volumes and make patenting easier.

For nearly 20 years, George Davison has his life to support inventors, people with ideas and companies. He is the founder and CEO George Davison's Inventionland. Learn more about George Davison in his blog.