Invention problem here!?
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Pedro Flores never claimed to have invented the yo-yo. It has been around since his childhood. Actually it was first patented in 1866 by James L. Haven and Charles Hettrich. Flores just popularized it, calling it yo-yo, manufactured and sold a lot in the US. Donald Duncan bought his company and introduces some innovations to the yo-yo.
1002247
Unfortunately noone by the name Charles B. Brooks is appearing anywhere in the searches I have done, some of which are in search engines that are specifically for inventors. Perhaps you have the name incorrect. Check it again, and repost your question being a little more careful to write it without any spelling mistakes this time.
1097161
There is a company called, "Invention Submission Corporation".  I'm not sure how they help.  Try this site:\n\nhttp://www.inventnet.com/scam.html\n\nGood luck
616385
First, file a complaint against the company with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. see http://www.uspto.gov/web/forms/2048.pdf\n\nNext, collect all of your materials, including copies of the materials you sent to/received from the invention company, and find a registered patent attorney to advise you.\n\nI wouldn't worry much about the company stealing your idea. They make their money by extracting $700 - $21,000 from solo inventors and aren't geared up to do more than push paper. However, they can compromise your ability to obtain patent protection in other ways, so do consult with a registered patent attorney. You can find one near you with this link: http://des.uspto.gov/OEDCI/GeoRegion.jsp\n\nGood luck.
701026
Get a patent on it first. If you send the idea to a developer or a car manufacturer they will blow you off and steal your idea.
147544
It is difficult and complicated. Many forms to fill out and research to do. Thats why many people have a firm do it for them.  First you should search the US Patent office databases for patents similar to your keyords.  (the first link below).  Maybe someone has already thought of your bright idea.  If your idea has even been detailed in a public document *ever* then, ouch! Cant do it.\n\nBut you should prolly read the USPTO 'guide' at the second link below.
698172
First, accept the idea that if money is made, other people will make most of it. 10% of something is better than 100% of nothing. If you can afford it, make a prototype and talk to a patent attorney. You do not have an invention until one is made. At least make a wood or clay model and write down specifications.
573900
hey dude i hav d same problem blive me n still havnt figured out d solution for dis so can any1 one help me......\nif u get d solution den email me at arein1986@yahoo.co.in
1017048
Research the idea on the US patent website.  If the idea has already been invented (but not marketed) you can not do anything more.  If it has not been invented, go find yourself a patent attorney!  Happy searching
597910
I don't know what to tell you other than what happened to me. I paid $500 for a patent search. The company told me that this was a great idea and nothing else like it was on the market. They could get me a patent and help me present it to people who could make it. I would make X-amount of dollars and would be rich (lol). The patent cost me another $5,000.\nThey did get me a patent. A Design Patent. This patent just covers what the product looks like, not how it works. If you design a telephone with the buttons in a certain place, this is a Design Patent. What makes it work (the guts to it) is a Utility Patent. Someone can come along and change the way that it looks, you're out of luck. \nCheck with BBB and past clients. \nI felt ripped off and that was 14 years ago, I still see their ads on television everyday. Every ones idea is a winner, just watch "American Inventor". Be careful!!
865539
This is an opinion question and you really should be answering this question by yourself - there is no wrong answer as I would tell my students (although teachers may hold discussion among students to get a better answer).  I would suggest you look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention if you need to understand more of what an invention is - but honestly the significance of invention from one person to another will always differ.\n\nGood Luck!!!
656491
I want to invent a machine that makes people young forever. \nWith my registered patent, I don't think I would have a hard time to market it.\nThe problem is I can't be young forever to invent that machine.
249662
Questions like that require the expertise of a patent lawyer examining the specific elements of your invention, the pending patent applications, and the international implications.  It's an extremely difficult to determine with all the details, much less with the quick facts posted on Yahoo!  Consult an attorney as soon as possible.
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what i know, contact a patent attorney, i did once several years ago, but i have not experience and would like to hear wht some of your responses to this, i have bunches of ideas, (where to find the financial backing) good luck with your endeavours, it is a long drawn out process, and fees, yearly,  or whenever, so anyway, much success
79776
Finde someone with money who likes the invention.
909340
21st Century Modern Inventions:\nhttp://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa063002a.htm\n\nWow... there are some pretty cool inventions.  Check it out!
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If your budget is still tight, forget the whole matter.  Patent litigation is expensive.\n\nYou may be able to challenge the validity of their US patent (if they have one) on the grounds that it was non-novel (since your invention was out there and known to the world) .... again, takes money ...\n\nDepending upon the circumstances, you may have a non-patent claim, such as unfair competition ...\n\nYou need a lawyer ... should mention that for some cases, there are some lawyers here and there who will take your case on a contingency basis ... they'll get a piece of the action but it's better than losing the whole game