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The US Patent & Trademark Office Pro Bono- Free Patent Help

The US Patent & Trademark Office Pro Bono Program

 

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 »The US Patent & Trademark Office Pro Bono- Free Patent Help

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Intellectual Property Evaluation US Patent & Trademark Office

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 US Patent & Trademark Office

3D Prototypes

3D Prototypes with Shapeways.com Delivers

You made that beautifully designed 3D rendering, 3D Prototypes  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

Got Invention Radio Alibaba

Got Invention Radio show Sourcing Manufacturers with Alibaba

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 »Got Invention Radio show Sourcing Manufacturers with Alibaba

Steps to Invention Success

Steps to Invention Success. By Brian Fried

Steps to Invention Success

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. By Brian Fried

Invention Success 10 tips Find An Inventor Mentor

When you come up with that big idea there may be questions you need help with or during your invention journey, there may be times where you may feel like you just hit a brick wall. You scour the internet looking for answers from the right person or company to help you and are hesitant to get anyone else involved. At some point on your venture, you will need to connect with someone to help you take your invention to the next level.Read More »Invention Success 10 tips Find An Inventor Mentor