Some of the most brilliant ideas in history can come back to bite their inventors, often fatally. While a macabre subject, it does offer fascinating reading and cautionary tales for those inventors experimenting with more radical ideas. For instance, in the summer of 1973, Henry Smolinski attempted to pilot a flying car he had been […]
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There will probably come a point in your life as inventor when your idea or patent gets picked up by a major retailer or industry player and they offer you a tantalizing choice: a small royalty on sales in perpetuity or a single, one time “complete buyout” payment to take complete ownership of your idea.
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Innovation in the medical device arena continues with news that Google is exploring skin implants that assist in diagnostic tests. In essence, patients may not need to visit their doctor since your sweat and blood sample data will be delivered seamlessly over the internet through an antenna attached to a companion device, probably a smart
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Ideas Are the Forerunners of Wealth According to leading experts, the rise in patents represents a long-term shift in what Americans do, suggesting that R&D for non-manufacturing industries is growing at a faster pace than manufacturing industries. Additionally, studies indicate that money spent on research and development is not rising as fast as the number
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No, you do not need a working prototype of your invention in order to successfully file for a patent with the USPTO. However, there are several probing questions an inventor needs to answer in order to cross the finish line. These answer(s) will determine if you are far enough along with your idea to even
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The complexity of patenting software is often exponentially higher than other tangible inventions in the mechanical or electrical realms. Software patents require careful, precise claims and descriptions, way above what one typically finds in general “widgets”. Inventors should also bear in mind that there are relatively few attorneys in the United States that specialize in
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You have an idea that may change the world or revolutionize an industry. However, until your patent is filed, recorded and locked down with the USPTO, it’s up for grabs by other nefarious entrepreneurs who would love to profit from your idea. Do you really wish to sit on the sidelines and watch your rivals
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Correct and precise language (and semantics) are the cornerstone of a successful patent filing. History is littered with the examples of Inventors whose patents failed due to simply one letter being out of place thus changing its meaning and scope, ultimately leading to rejection by the USPTO. The terminology of the claim must match the
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The intersection of a great idea with the potential to earn money, including licensing fees, may propel you to seek out an investor. However, while many investors play by the rules, there is the inherent risk you may expose your idea to somebody who may bear no scruples in stealing your idea and seeking a
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A patent essentially means the U.s. Government recognizes you as the owner of your idea. Thus nobody can use your invention or a variation of your idea without buying it from you or paying you royalties. Any related uses also mean additional compensation. Consequently you can see the huge amounts of money at stake if
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