Tag: invention
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Inventor’s Galaxy Guide
Inventor’s Galaxy Guide We’re going to try and focus on some of the basic early steps in the mind to market process with the next series of videos. So for all of you newbies out there, these are for you. If you find you have additional questions, be sure to visit the Inventor Lady…
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Too Good To Be True
We’ve all heard this before is just above every aspect of life. And in the inventing process, it is absolutely TRUE as well! Listen to your instincts. I talk to inventors all of the time who hear one thing or another about inventing and their question to me is “Can that be true?” I ask…
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Just Say No to More Saturday classes and 500 page books!
In 2013 the US went from “first to invent” to “first to file”. This change made time a big deal when waiting to file your patent. While I don’t believe you should enter the inventing world light heartedly or without doing some work to learn about the process, remember that time is the enemy now…
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The Professional Tradeshow-The Best use of Marketing money
The Professional Tradeshow 3x’s The only way to get attention for your product is through marketing of some kind. And no doubt about it, marketing is always more expensive than planned. Experience has taught me that attending a professional trade show offers the best bang for your buck. That being said though, you should plan…
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Patent Search
Search Quest Patents independent comprehensive search includes USPTO by classification not keywords searching the WIPO database and completing a product search.
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Inventors: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Inventors making good business decisions. Inventors too often jump from idea to fantasy land. You will need a stomach lining and a budget to get a new product to market. Focus on the right steps. Learn the inventor’s reality. My video can help: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=cm2C2H2Bpms You can also read The Inventor’s Galaxy Guide so that you…
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Most Inventors are NOT a start-up business!
Most inventors are not a start-up business. However, some inventors really are wired to be a “start-up”. They have experience, a team and deep pockets (or someone willing to give them lots of money!) Instead, most inventors have an “ah-ha” moment and a very good idea. Frequently the next piece of advice they get is…
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Managing Focus and Expectations as an Inventor
Challenges the Inventor Faces with Focus and Expectations Inventors tend to have 2 major challenges besides the obvious one of money that I have talked about several times. The other two are managing focus and expectations. Focus: Life gets in the way for all of us; but getting back on track is critical. To successfully…
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Colorado Inventors Showcase is being held in conjunction with Maker Faire Denver, Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 at the National Western Complex
Are you interested in being a part of the Inventor Showcase? The two day Inventors Showcase event includes you having a booth to show your invention, judging from professionals who can take your invention to the next level, the ability for you to perfect your pitch with the general public, time to collaborate with other…
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Inventing: Myths and Pit Falls
Don’t Buy It Online I speak with inventors all the time who bought a service online. And then wonder why they lost their money. If it sounds too good to be true, then it is NOT true; and you, the inventor, become the victim. For example, I see patent services advertised for $199 to file…
