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Q??? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 well i would like to know if you  get a patent on your idea and it makes you lots of money so on......  if you brake up with your spouse are they intideled to any part of your patent idea Read More    Answer

I have a patent pending can i shop the idea safely In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I have received notice that the patent office has received my patent application and has issued me a file date. At what point can I shop it without a Nondisclosure agreement. Most companies big and small won...   Read More    Answer

I want to sell European patent rights. In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I have a European patent-pending and would like sell or license the IP. I also have U.S and Canadian patent-pending (which I'll keep) and very strong interest in the invention. Any ideas??   Read More    Answer

Should I get a patent? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I have an invention that entails me sewing it, but I don't know how to sew.  I have sketches of it, and I want to take it to a seamstress or Pattern design/prototype company for them to make the physica...   Read More    Answer

Starting New Company? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Hey guys I have a few questions that I have about this whole process. 1) If all the money comes from investors does that mean you have 0% of the ownership? Or does the % vary from contract to contract...   Read More    Answer

Lost and Confused Please Heeellp! In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 This may sound really stupid but I am wondering what to do and I am hoping that someone could help me out. I have an idea about making something but it involves the use of team logos. Who would I contact to ...   Read More    Answer

Chances of an invention being profitabl?? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 Where can I find out the average statistical monthly profit/income for those who actually made it to the marketing/licensing stage of the invention process? Your 'numerical and quantitative' answer w...   Read More    Answer

Ever sold a patent at auction ?? In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009  There's a website called FEEPATENTAUCTION.COM that I found out about a month ago. I read their user agreement and broad disclaimer, which got me to wondering if anyone in this forum has had any dea...   Read More    Answer

Re: patent search costs... and finding a good atto In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 First, you should be aware that there's no such thing as a canned search.  There are various types of searches for various purposes.  Some go well into six figures (e.g., when 7, 8 or more fig...   Read More    Answer

Re: Lamelson In I have an invention … now what?    -  updated on 2/26/2009 I haven't heard that phrase exactly ("Inventing a patent"), but what he's known for is exploiting the patent system to its fullest -- and often in ways not really intended.  For example, a col...   Read More    Answer