tj
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If you don't patent them someone else may come across the idea and then you will want to kick yourself when they are laughing all the way to the bank. It is best to act on the ideas. Whatever you do, do NOT put the ideas online here or someone may take that and get a patent on what it is then. |
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adrian1000uj
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as an investor specialising in innovation, I can tell you tjhat less than 1% of patents get to market,
from my point of view, we invest in the vehicle which takes your idea to market, rather than the patent, in a few market sectors it is very important
A patent can cost a fortune, and the minute it is registered people will try to reverse engineer it. A patent alone is worth nothing
My advice is to spend you money investing in the business model you want to use to make your idea a commercial reality...
If you want to get an idea to market, my advice would be to conduct the research, if you approach people do so under NDA (non disclosure ) once you have a commercial agreement in place your idea has a chance of having a value and getting off the ground
adrian smith
discovery beach |
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Greg
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Yes of course. you could make millions. Just dont use a service like Invent Help or they'll take all your profits. |
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mmeghannn
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sure, why not. |
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nightserf
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Patenting is a lengthy and expensive process. The requirements are pretty stringent. You should only start the process if you have a patentable invention that you intend to use commercially. You should also be aware of the difference between patents, copyrights, and trademarks. If you believe that you do need to patent and idea or invention, you will need to retain a patent attorney.
I wouldn't put my trust in any of the internet sites of TV ads that claims that they can help you--my intuition tells me that they are after your hard-earned cash, but won't help you patent or market a durned thing. |
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snakemaster122
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I am a firm believer that if the you have an idea that seems like it will work right it down and maybe if you think that it will sell with people, go for it!! |
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Trish
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Sure! Why not..? You've got nothing to loose,. except maybe embarrassment if it is something really Korney.... |
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HONORARIUS
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Yes, yes, for the love of god YES...
Why should someone else get rich off of your idea??? |
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YA is a sham
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If you have and idea that would make your life easier, it is best to build it for yourself. Patents are a very expensive proposition with no guarantee of success and that is only the first step of a long process including manufacture, marketing, and sales.There will be others taking more than their share of $$ through the entire process. The patent search alone can cost tens of thousands.
Utility patents can often prove cost effective but design patents are not very valuable. |
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jcee
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Why don't you tell me your ideas maybe I can patent it for you. |
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rhsaunders
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Depends on how valuable they are. Getting a patent is a tedious and costly process, but if the idea is worthwhile, you can do well. I have a friend who just got a quarterly patent royalty check -- for $21,000. |
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i hate phil collins
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Yes! I've had a lot of ideas before.........
Stupid Sharper Image. |
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me
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Definitely...It's worth a try. |
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Rocker Dude
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Who knows??? Maybe one day you'd be a millionaire!!! =D
Yeah, that's what they always say... but I say that you should patent your ideas NOT for the rewards of fame and fortune but it'd be kinda nice if you look back at your life and saw what accomplishments you've attained and such.
Of course, you should NOT quit your day job and just hang on to that patent idea and hope it makes you big $$$$... That's a BAAAADD idea. =) |
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pm
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What's the use of a patent if you're not going to do anything with it? If you want spend the money to develop and market it then go for it. If you're just going to dream them up then no. |
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piguy42
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YES!!!!!!! |
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Zim Cookie
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If you have the confidence to show your ideas with the support of your husband than i do think you should patent them |
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BonerJamz D
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No. You could fail or hit it big, too much risk-reward. Plus, Quite Frankly, your ideas probably aren't that good anyways. Dont take it the wrong way, but truthfully, do you know how great a product idea has got to be to hit it huge? It's gotta be the next big thing. Unless you have full confidence in this product......it's a TERRIBLE TERRIBLE idea. YOU COULD LOSE IT ALL. ALL. EVERYTHING. TODOS. |
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Mox
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First you need to check if the ideas already patented, if not, and they're good ideas, then I'd definitely suggest doing so!! |
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desperately hoping to find need$
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Let me tell you from experience A design patent cost $100 and gives you a patent for the look of the item and is easily goten around just by any small change to the look of the item, a functional design patent cost $500 and gives protection for the function of a device meaning apearance dosent matter. Those are just the fees at the patent office. Then you have to deal with a bunch of people so crooked that they would scew over their own mother just to make a buck. What I mean by that is they like to misrepresent contracts that give them the right to make a product that is in direct violation of your patent.They call these nondisclosure agreements. I know I received one such as that from craftsman tools. And that is if you do it all on your own, if you hire a lawer to help with it and someone to do the drawings that you'll need for the patent, oh and dont forget the market research which should be done before applying for the patent. That can cost a pretty penny. Then you still need to make a prototype, this starts with solid works or cad drawings, then from that they make a model, from that they make a prototype, now your ready to take the prototype and the market research to the companies that make the product or the costly venture of trying to manufacture and advertize, and for what 3% of the profit and to be ignored by most companies while trying to sell it. Alot of them wont buy it from anyone but a vender. Now there is no law against making and marketing anything you make with or without a patent, but you should have some protection on it. I recommend checking out a book called Patent it yourself eleventh edition, its written by a patent atorney and I found it very helpful . |
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Jill knows best
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I think that you should try, this way you would know if they are already in the works. |
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BB
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Depends.... What are your ideas? |
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*Scandinavian Sweetheart*
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It depends on your ideas. If they are good yes, if their stupid no. |
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john r
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patent what?????? tell me what did you invent? |
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~-~-~Shawn~-~-~
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naw you look to stupid to think of any good ones |
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