I have an idea involving an invention.?
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NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* From Patent To Profit: Secrets & Strategies For The Successful Inventor, Third Edition by Bob Dematteis\n* How to License Your Million Dollar Idea: Everything You Need To Know To Turn a Simple Idea into a Million Dollar Payday, 2nd Edition by Harvey Reese\n* The Inventor's Bible: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas by Ronald Louis Docie \n* The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Cashing in On Your Inventions by Richard Levy\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Go to www.inventconnect.com.au and join the website... Register or list your idea on there and ask them through their FAQ section... There is heaps of info regarding patents and other stuff in the inventors resources area...\n\nThere are lists and contact details for patent attorneys as well...
26547
a patent ofice that is the first step make sure no one steals ur invintion there might already b a patent for it if thats the case your out of luck\n\np.s. good luck
178589
The first step is to get your idea patented....you don't want to contact MS with your idea and have them steal it...it happened to me with an invention...make sure you CYA
781423
I would patent the idea first and then go to Microsoft so they can't steal it from you.  If they do try and steal it from you and you have a patent then you can sue them, but if they know you have a patent and they like it they can purchase it from you.
475719
Do a computer search to see if the product already exists first. You could save a lot of time effort and money. Otherwise go to a LEGITIMATE invention company. Do a search to find one and always check their record with the BBB.
563271
You can patent the idea alone; they don't make you prove that it works.  Patents exist for devices that are physically impossible, such as perpetual motion machines.
142851
If it's a really good idea, I'd get a patent on it first... If you call carrier all those dirty crooks will do is steal your idea and make tons of money off it.
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check the attached website out help give you some ideas.  I hope this helps
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.
1032182
Why would you want to show your future invention to a patent lawyer?  If you want to know if it has already been patented by someone else,  That is going to cost you some bucks ($500).\n\nLook around, chances are that if it has already been patented it will be already in use somewhere.  A Google search would be a good start.  If you are serious you may want to conduct a prior art search using the on-line patent search service like the one found at http://www.uspto.gov/patft/\n\nIf you can't find it anywhere, document your idea in a good quality note book (preferably one with a sewn binding) and have someone you trust, outside of the family, witness , sign and date each page.\n\nabove all, don't take it so seriously; have fun with it.
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Go to the Patent Site.
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Your best bet is to sell your idea to a company that already develops new products.  You definately need to get a patent for it from the U.S. Patent office ( http://www.uspto.gov/ ).  This will protect any potentional buyers of your idea from outright stealing it.  Other than this, I think you would be hardpressed to find people who will invest in your idea.
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Check out these sites. You should get some great ideas!
116023
I would recommend you first hire a pentent lawyer and patent the product or idea.  I think that your lack of a college degree is an advantage.  I don't have one either and am very glad I don't.
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Oh, man, tomorrow!? I have not ideas for an invention (actually, I'm working on something, but don't' want to share because it does not have a patent yet).\n\n Ask your parents for help. Can you ask your teacher for an extension on the project? \nThink of some problems (besides this one) and how you can solve that problem. Does it have to be realistic, or can it be futuristic?  \n\nGoogle "inventions".  Maybe you'll get some ideas.
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Sounds like an interesting project you are undertaking - very interesting!!  Hope these sites help you out!