Featured Inventing Tips

I interviewed the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) on Got Invention Radio to discuss the Pro Bono Program(YES, free patent legal services if you qualify!) to help protect your invention ideas. Listen to the interview here: http://gotinvention.com/pastshows.php?show_id=229 – Enjoy and I hope the interview helps you. Listen to other past shows including guests from Shark Tank, Alibaba.com,Read More »Free Patent Help – The US Patent & Trademark Office Pro Bono Program

While looking for great resources to share for inventors and entrepreneurs, I came across a free online tool from the US Patent & Trademark Office, that will allow creators of intellectual property to recognize when they have an asset that can give them a competitive edge in the marketplace and when they should seek IP protection. Find out more about various patents you can file for, trademark or service mark protection, copyrights, trade secrets,Read More »Intellectual Property Evaluation Tool From US Patent & Trademark Office

You made that beautifully designed 3D rendering of your invention idea and now looking to have a prototype made. There are services that offer you to upload your 3D files, select your material to print in and ship right to your door. This could be a great option for those inventors or tinkerers that are just getting started or may be something new to others that you may want to explore.Read More »3D Prototypes with Shapeways.com Delivers

I had the opportunity to interview Alibaba.com Director of global marketing Michael Lee, on my Got Invention Radio show. His mission is to help companies which have sourcing needs to learn about Alibaba.com services and how Alibaba.com can help their businesses grow. Michael brought 15 years of marketing experience from several Fortune 500 companies including Dell and Hewlett-Packard, with focusRead More »Sourcing Products and Manufacturers with Alibaba.com

Inventor called and we discussed her product that is fully developed, great idea and at a crossroad on what to do… She has a full time job, has limited cash and wants to manufacture her product on her own. We discussed her options and spoke about starting slow, maybe reaching out to catalogs, building a website and generate some online sales and build a track record and at the same time, this is a way for you to gauge interest withoutRead More »Just got a call from inventor asking about launching her product…

1. Starts with an idea in your head, on a napkin, text, email or leave yourself a voice message to capture your idea before it disappears!
2. Attempt for intellectual property protection, including provisional, design, non provisional or utility patent and/or trademark.
3. Bringing your product to life-computer drawings (CAD), identify materials needed and make a prototype.
4. Licensing-preparing for licenseesRead More »Steps to Invention Success..Where are you? By Brian Fried

THINK ABOUT IT…If you had the chance to improve something you see happening everyday or doing everyday and have a chance to make it better, what would it be?

Be aware of what people are doing and what you see that can be done differently or improved upon or that may not even exist!

Make it a great inventing day!

Your Inventing Tip Master,

Brian Fried

Inventors looking to start a business with their invention ideas and raise money should listen to this interview for great tips and advice on how to prepare your pitch and what to expect presenting to all levels of investors.

Host Brian Fried of Got Invention Radio interviewed David Worrell of Fuse Financial Partners, also author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Statements.Read More »Raising Money for your Invention Ideas- Interview from Got Invention Radio

Response Magazine’s Publisher, John Yarrington reaches out to inventors on Got Invention Radio.
John and Host Brian Fried discuss opportunities for Inventors to connect with the Direct Response (DRTV/Infomercials, Print, Radio, Print, Online) community to get their invention ideas to market.Read More »Inventors Can Learn More About the Direct Response World with Response Magazine Publisher Interviewed on Got Invention Radio

Pitching Your Invention Ideas

Are you ready to pitch your invention to the pros, buyers, licensees, agents, etc.? You need to be prepared and do your research to make sure you are not pitching a shovel to a kitchen gadget company!

Feel free to watch a talk that I gave on preparing to pitch your invention. I  go into a lot of detail so it is not a short video. If you are short on time then feel free to keep reading.

DRTV

Direct Response TV  companies are looking for mass audience appeal and will pick up where you left off in your invention process. I still would do my due diligence and have a proper patent search done and have some level of Read More »Who to Pitch Your Invention Ideas To