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Invention
Asked by C.S. from New York
on January 29, 2008
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I would like to know if any other Mom's out there have ever had one of their invention ideas become a reality? If so, could you please tell me what are the proper step...
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- If you think your idea is patentable don't show it to anyone until you have talked to a lawyer and take the steps to patent it. If you need something done do it yours...
- Hire a business coach and go for it! Here's a referral - Susan L. Reid of Alkamae. www.alkamae.com, and www.susanreid.typepad.com. She's a coach who helps you develo...
- There is a book called the "Mom Inventors Handbook". Gohmnyc
Patent Number
Asked by M.R. from New York
on March 6, 2008
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Does anyone know how to obtain a patent number for an invention? I have many ideas but I do not know how to go about expressing them without getting scammed. Does anyo...
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- Call Invention Marketing Services ###-###-####. They will send you a packet
- Research, research, research AND I suggest that you get a lawyer so you won't get scammed. Find a lawyer that specializes in what you want. Be safe, you deserve to suc...
- You would need to see a patent attorny. I thought about going ahead with some ideas I had, but quite frankly the process is exprensive ($5000). But I do know of pate...
Invention: Additional Question
Asked by L.B. from Pocatello
on April 3, 2008
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I had sent the email below and have gotten some great ideas. I guess the next question I have is: what does one do FIRST? Do you get a patent? A patent attorney? ...
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- email me this weekend and I will give you the website to research it yourself to see if someone has a patent on the same idea. Then it will cost $100 to do the actual ...
- I would try to get a hold of the Boppy Company. They are a Colorado company based out of Golden. They might be able to direct you.
- Make sure you look into getting a lawyer before you start the process. They will be able to tell you if someone is taking advantage of you, also your legal rights!
Entrepreneur Seeking Patent & Funding Advice
Asked by B.H. from Springfield
on May 14, 2010
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I have a business idea geared towards the health field. My business partners and I have slowly been making progress on the LLC paperwork but I'm so scared to start doi...
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- My 2 cents would be talk to the small business administration. They have some real smart cookies there. Hope this helps! S.
- You can get free business counseling from SCORE in your state. (...retired executives...)
- Good for you for following your dream! I have no real advice but a caution and an opinion. I completely agree with being careful about sharing. I personally have ...
Patent Information Needed
Asked by K.R. from Atlanta
on January 9, 2009
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I am trying to find out if my idea for a product for babies is patentable. Can someone inform me of the least expensive way to go about doing this?
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- I practiced patent law for 9 years until I had my first son, and have been at home with him and his little brother for almsot 5 years now. You could do a search on...
- What wonderful timing for you to ask this question; I have an idea and was also wondering how to patent it. I wanted to let you know though that the link for the pate...
- My husband just just did this - you need to find a patent attorney and see about getting a "provisional patent" which is about $1000-$2000. I don't think there is a c...
Inventions/Patents-anybody Ever Done This or Point Me in Right Direction...
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on November 4, 2006
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Hi!
I have several great ideas to help mommas, but I don't know where to start with bringing them to fruition. Has anyone ever gone through the invention or patent...
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- Check out Mothers of Invention online. I actually handle PR/Marketing for a father that invented a WILDLY successful product called the Miracle Blanket. (www.MiracleB...
- I have a couple of ideas that I haven't pursued because of what I fear it will cost to try to bring the idea to market. Depending upon what you are trying to do, you ...
- I would encourage you to check out the ProVision Network. It is a group of Christian men and women meeting around the nation who try to put together people with ideas...
Patenting an Idea
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on May 14, 2010
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does anyone know how to go about getting a patent for an idea for an invention. i have a great idea and have told my husband and brother who also think it can work. ...
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- Everyone had some great advice for you. The only thing I can add is the name of a great Patent attorney...Stephen Scherrer ###-###-#### He is the only local patent a...
- Just a couple ideas: You should have anyone you talk to about your idea sign a Non Disclosure Agreement........... A Non-Disclosure Agreement (also known as a ...
- First, check the U.S. Patent and Trade Office website. You can do a quick search for your idea (use some key words or concepts) to see if anyone else has something si...
Idea...where Do I Go Now?
Asked by M.L. from Kansas City
on October 9, 2010
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I have thought of an invention that I think would be really great and be of great help to many mothers. The problem is, I don't know where to go from here and I don't ...
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- legal zoom can help you, but if you know a good patent attorney, you'll be better protected. i used to work for a patent attorney. the first to apply for the patent, ...
- Visit your local SBA office. The staff there can hook you up with a mentor who has taken an invention through patents to production. In short you can choose to pate...
- Write to Oprah or Ellen ;)
Mom Inventors
Asked by L.B. from New York
on March 27, 2010
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Are there any mom inventors out there that have a successful story to share or who are going through the process of product development?
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- I'm not exactly sure what you want, but I'll tell you my story. My daughter had learning disablilities when she was young, and we spent 2 years going through trainings...
- I have a product that I have finished and used in my home for the past 5 years. I had a product developer I was working with but it just got to expensive for me to con...
- I have found it to be Co$tly to get an invention out there through an Invention Corporation like Davison...I'm sorry that is my experience, don't be discouraged! And H...
If Someting Is Patented but I Can Figure Out How to Make It, Can I?
Asked by J.G. from New York
on October 9, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I have a nursing cover that works great and I want to make similar ones to sell on etsy. But when I read the care label, its patents were listed. Does that...
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- You can't make it exactly the same. If you can find out a way to make it slightly different (there are alot of companies that sell nursing covers so this one company ...
- Of course you can make it, sell it, etc. Just be prepared for a potential lawsuit because you are technically "stealing" somone else's idea which is patented.
- You need to also name it something different. Research some names and be sure your name is unique. For example, I know there are nursing covers called Udder Covers, so...
