If I have an new invention idea, where do I start if I wanna sell the idea?
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get an industrial patent first thing.  It doesn't cost as much and will protect you from taking your idea somewhere and having it stolen.   My husband has patented many items but learned after his first one was stolen from a company in Toronto
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You can get a preliminary patent.  Go to the government sites on patents and it will explain it.  The best option is to get a patent lawyer to help you.  Invention places that advertise on tv are going to still cost you the same as getting a patent yourself but they help in marketing afterwards if the patent is awarded.\n\nIt can cost you from 2k to 10k to get a patent depending.  If it is an idea rather than a product, you will have to get a utility patent. \n\nI would recommend drafting your idea out and have the papers notorized for proof.  Even if you dont have a patent and someone comes out with your idea and you can prove that your idea came before theirs, you can file an interference.  They will have to address it and you might be entitled to some of what they made.\n\nSometimes the best way is not to be married to the invention but get the patent process working then go try to sell it off to a major manufacturer.  Let them own and just pay you off for it.  Just protect yourself with lots of documentation.  If you present to them, have a non-disclosure agreement for them to sign.
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I would suggest getting in touch with the patent office.  If your game is so good, you don't want to risk losing it.\nIf you are planning to do something with this game, i.e. make money, you will need to start a company.  The best people to talk to would be your bank.  They can offer advice and a loan if they see it as a worthwhile investment.  Good luck with the game.  Hope to play it soon.
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Ideas can not be patented, only inventions of some sort.  Before you can patent an invention, you will need to "reduce it to practicability" -- which is basically legalese for build a prototype or develop extremely specific plans.  There is also a complicated process of patent searching to be performed, to ensure that your invention has not been previously patented and to check whether it depends on anyone else's patented inventions.  Your best bet is to find a reputable, licensed patent attorney; your local bar association may be able to recommend some for you.  You should talk to a patent attorney before you tell your idea to any manufacturers, though, because you could wind up ruining your ability to get a patent later.  Good luck with your idea.
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Most large companies will not accept unsolicited ideas for the simple reason that they could later get sued if they came up with the same idea independently.  \n\nIf the idea is so good, either do it yourself or, at least, get a patent on it. Then you'll be in a better position to sell the idea to someone else.
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Think of a VERY original idea. Even if you base it on other projects you've seen, don't copy any popular projects. Start with something that interests you and ask why or why not?
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Make sure that you write up the idea and then have it dated and notorized and copyrighted. Then you would need an agent or be really agressive to pitch it to a network. They will wan to you to have experience etc, but if you are aggressive enough someone may listen. you want to try and pitch to the development department.
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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.
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A company called Davison Inventegration at davison@mail.davisongetsresults.com can help you with the promotion of your product. They will send you an inventors package in the mail. everything is confidential and your rights protected. Good Luck!
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It sounds like you created a new product and you're getting ready to put it on the market. That's great! Here are some steps to consider assuming you have completed the patent process:\n\n1. Create initial prototype in order to check if it works\n2. Prepare a non disclosure form to protect your invention before it hits the market when you show it to prospective investors or dealers or marketing partners\n3. Analyze costs to produce\n4. Evaluate the benefits and features of your product as this will shape your marketing strategy\n5. Get a professional prototype that you will show to prospective retail buyers\n6. Apply for provisional patent\n7. If you want to license the product to a manufacturer, find a licensing agent in your industry (Typically, an inventor can expect to receive royalties of between 3 to 7 percent of net sales)\n8. If you decide to manufacture and market the product yourself, you stand to profit more but will require greater capital
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from personal experience-DO NOT I repeat DO NOT send your idea to one of those "help you patent" outfits- I did, and didn't have the money to follow through with a patent on my own- now a major company is making a knock off of my invention! if your idea is something totally new, then you need to figure out how to develop it your own- learn how to build it so you can see if it's a really valid idea. if an improvement to something that already exists you may be able to patent "improvement to prior art"- either way a good place to start is:\n\nhttp://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html\n\nlook to see if anything already exists like your idea, and if not then start development!
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Patent the ideas. That way you make a profit out of them if someone else uses your ideas.
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If you tell someone, they may steal your idea.  You should register your idea with a patent attorney or look up how to protect your ideas/inventions with some kind of legal protection.\n\nLook at the Eureka Ranch website for some information as they're a company that helps small business.  http://www.doughall.com.\n\nDon't tell one of those invention companies because they WILL most likely steal your idea.\n\nGood luck!
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You can protect your idea by filing a provisional claim with the USPTO. This is kind of like a "patent lite" and allows you to protect the product for up to a year.  The cost is US$200 and should be done straight away. Visit the PTO website for information on filing applications electronically. \n\nAfter that, prepare yourself for a tremendous uphill battle. If this is a design patent (i.e. a new form of an existing product), you will find it difficult to locate interested buyers. If this is a utility patent (a new product or process), you will need to find companies within the industry and see if they are interested. \n\nYou will want to get a hold of a standard NDA/NC (Non-Disclosure Agreement / Non-Compete). These are fairly boilerplate and should be easy to locate on the 'net. Requiring NDA's is STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE when shopping around an idea and manufacturers are generally comfortable signing them. If a manufacturer refuses to sign, WALK AWAY. There is something wrong. An NDA is no guarantee that a company won't steal your idea, but at least it provides evidence of due dilligence during any potential infringement lawsuit.\n\nSearch the various government department websites for grant applications. The government is always looking to foster the development of new ideas that can potentially benefit the nation. There are grants for both non-profit and for-profit company's available and some even include grants for "concept development and R&D". \n\nBarring that, you may want to consider some form of rapid prototyping. Depending on the invention idea, this could be a short production run of the product, some kind of stereo lithography or other RP, or a "proof of concept" 3-D model, engineering analysis, etc. Having a physical, working prototype that a potential buyer can see, touch and interact with is FAR more impressive than a napkin sketch. Be prepared to spend $1-10K on a prototype. Well worth the investment, because if a picture is worth 1,000 words, a prototype is worth 1,000,000.\n\nGood Luck!
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Unfortunately, ideas cannot be protected through any form of intellectual property, so ideas alone are not likely to result in you being able to turn them into cash.  Many people will have great ideas, but will not be able to put that idea into a package appropriate for a patent because there is no invention, only a concept. To be sure, the idea is the all critical first step in the invention process. After you come up with the idea or concept you now need to put together a game plan on how to carry that idea through. The idea and game plan together form what the law calls conception. Conception is an important concept in patent law because in the United States it is the first person to invent that will ultimately receive the exclusive rights on an invention. That being said, it is critical that once you conceive (idea + game plan) you will need to be diligent and not let any grass grow under your feet as you move forward toward defining and experimenting with your invention.\n\nIf you can define your idea in concrete terms you may well have more than an idea, you may indeed have an invention.  If you do have an invention and you are interested in trying to capitalize on the invention you should consider filing some kind of patent application.  Once you have a patent application on file you have locked in your rights with respect to the invention, provided you do not abandon the invention.  Once an application is filed you have an asset that others might be interested in acquiring or licensing, depending upon the invention of course.  \n\nMany people will also start with a patent search to determine if the invention is truly new and worth the investment of time and money.  You can either hire someone to do the search for you, or you can search yourself.  Even if you are going to try and hire someone doing a preliminary search yourself online is a wise move.  If you can find something yourself there is no need to incur the expense of a professional search.\n\nWhatever you do, stay away from invention submission companies.  I have never seen an invention submission company that has satisfied customers.
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Search on yahoo.com for business start up, venture capital, angel investors, and such.  These kinds of web sites will direct you to places that promote ideas rather then just products.  If you're idea is more of a book, movie or play type of thing search on self publishing.
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There is a procedure to follow.\nfirst what is it for?? After you answer this question then you can continue by defining your marketing strategy in written form.\nThen contact the company the makes it and set up an appointment with their marketers ( some companies employ outside marketing agents you will need to find this out) then you have to sell your idea (keep good records of your ideas and the people you talk to-- some people will steal your idea and use it as there own - so always cover your assets so to speak) Before you set up an appointment to have your idea heard, you should do some research on how to present your idea to the marketers. Different companies want different things so ask questions. Please check out the links I provided in the source section, they should help get you started.