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<title>Patent My Idea Online Feed</title><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/index.html</link><description>Patent My Idea Online - Patents &#x7c; Inventions &#x7c; New Products</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-04-20T02:58:12-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:01:06 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>You Can Never Be 100&#x25; Certain About ANY Invention&#x2019;s Commercial Success</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Product Research</category><dc:date>2008-04-20T02:58:12-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/you-can-never-be-certain-about-inventions-commercial-success.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/you-can-never-be-certain-about-inventions-commercial-success.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve spent any appreciable amount of time around inventors or new product entrepreneurs, you will have heard the proclamations of &ldquo;guaranteed to make millions&rdquo; and its variants many times over.

While passion for your invention or new product is obviously crucial, wishful thinking can cloud your decision making processes to the detriment of your product&rsquo;s future.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Your Invention Action Plan For 2008</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Invention Marketing</category><dc:date>2008-01-04T22:28:31-05:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/your-invention-action-plan-for-2008.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/your-invention-action-plan-for-2008.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[@stash((Floating DIV 250x250))2008 has arrived, and with it comes a fresh new year for you to develop your invention or new product and succeed in selling or licensing it to a company.

...Now take inventory of your resources: working capital and money, people and business associates, vendors & suppliers, supporters and potential partners, your skills and access to the necessary tools for marketing, your distribution network, your internet presence, your physical inventory, your status as a business entity, and on and on.

...This will become a major objective for you in 2008, finding the right resources to accomplish your carefully thought out plan and carry the idea along the roadmap you laid out earlier.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Free Software For Inventors: SketchUp&#x21; 3D Design Software from Google</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Downloads</category><dc:date>2007-12-27T18:20:22-05:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/download-free-3d-design-software-sketchup.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/download-free-3d-design-software-sketchup.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[@stash((Floating DIV 250x250))Google has done it again and scored yet further kudos from the inventor community for continuing to provide powerful and useful tools for inventors at no cost, furthering innovation and incubating incalculable new product concepts, designs and improvements in the process.

...<blockquote>Developed for the conceptual stages of design, Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design.

...Simple: Learn the small toolset quickly Fast: Model as fast as you think Powerful: Design anything from a shoebox to a skyscraper Flexible: Make your models loose/conceptual or tight/accurate Fun: Place your models in Google Earth</blockquote>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x22;When Does Patenting An Idea NOT Make Sense?&#x22;</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Patents</category><dc:date>2007-11-28T00:14:07-05:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/when-does-patenting-an-idea-not-make-sense.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/when-does-patenting-an-idea-not-make-sense.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If your invention can be reverse engineered, changed and improved upon without much difficulty, you may wind up asking yourself why you spent thousands of dollars on a patent that has been eclipsed or leapfrogged by the competition just a few years down the line.

...This doesn't mean that you cannot improve upon your design as you go forward, but if the fundamentals of your invention evolve significantly while your application is in its pendency, you have wasted a lot of time and money putting the cart before the horse.

...A fairly common rule of thumb holds that a product which is more expensive to buy is more likely to be a good candidate for patent protection than a small inexpensive item under the rationale that recouping the patent expenses is faster and more likely with a high-ticket item, and therefore more justified in the upfront costs.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Is My Idea Patentable? Can I Get A Patent For My Invention?</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Patents</category><dc:date>2007-11-12T01:05:13-05:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/can-i-get-patent-for-my-idea.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/can-i-get-patent-for-my-idea.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have made public disclosure by using, patenting or describing your idea in a printed publication, in the U.S or abroad, more than one year prior to filing your U.S. patent application it is not novel.

...To obtain a patent for your invention you need to be able to describe every aspect of what it is, what it does and how it works.

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this article are for the purpose of ongoing discussion about the patent process and should not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice; always consult with a qualified patent practitioner about intellectual property related matters.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Three P&#x27;s of Analyzing An Invention or New Product Idea</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Invention Research</category><dc:date>2007-11-05T23:09:52-05:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/three-ps-analyzing-invention-new-product-idea.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/three-ps-analyzing-invention-new-product-idea.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[@stash((Floating DIV 250x250))The single most important stage in developing a new product or invention exists well before the actual product does - in the early analysis of the idea.  Before spending lots of time and money on pursuing your new invention idea, you must consider the following Three P's of Analyzing An Invention's Potential:

...The existence of prior art and/or the future likelihood of being able to obtain patent protection for a concept may be perceived as extremely important in the eyes of potential licensees or as the basis for a start-up company.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>7 Foolproof Secrets For Invention Success</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Advanced</category><dc:date>2007-11-03T01:03:04-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/7-foolproof-secrets-for-invention-success.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/7-foolproof-secrets-for-invention-success.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[When it comes time to bring their inventions and new product ideas to the marketplace or to the attention of the media, far too many independent or individual inventors totally screw it up right off the bat.

...Investing some of your own money in your invention (it doesn't have to be a fortune) can truly strengthen your resolve and help you stay committed for the long haul.

...(Most manufacturers and other potential partners you deal with will be willing to sign one and those that can't or won't will usually be clear about that right up front.)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Do I Need A Patent? Should I Patent My Idea Or Invention?</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Patents</category><dc:date>2007-11-02T21:50:37-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/do-i-need-a-patent.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/do-i-need-a-patent.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The "paper trail" you create about your invention is extremely important and it needs to be kept in an organized, recognized format in order to be most useful and give you the best chance of successfully being granted a patent for your invention.

...You should journal EVERYTHING you think about and do with your idea - features and functions you envision, who you talk to about the invention, what you do to develop it, etc. Your sketches should be kept in your Inventor's Logbook as well.

...There are many types of useful, clever and marketable products with a fairly limited or local appeal that can make an entrepreneurial inventor a lot of money but might not be worth the effort to seek patent protection for.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Inventions &#x26; Patents For Newbies - FAQ</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Inventions</category><dc:date>2007-11-02T01:23:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/dcfe89837531bc08eab528c187c1a224-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/dcfe89837531bc08eab528c187c1a224-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In order for an invention to be patentable it must be new as defined in the patent law, which provides that an invention cannot be patented if: &ldquo;(a) the invention was known or used by others in this country, or patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country, before the invention thereof by the applicant for patent,&rdquo; or &ldquo;(b) the invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public use or on sale in this country more than one year prior to the application for patent in the United States .

...If the invention has been described in a printed publication anywhere in the world, or if it was known or used by others in this country before the date that the applicant made his/her invention, a patent cannot be obtained.  If the invention has been described in a printed publication anywhere, or has been in public use or on sale in this country more than one year before the date on which an application for patent is filed in this country, a patent cannot be obtained.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hangups About Making Money Kill Inventions</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Selling Your Product</category><dc:date>2007-11-02T01:01:35-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/hangups-about-making-money-kill-inventions.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/hangups-about-making-money-kill-inventions.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[That is not to say that many inventors are not primarily motivated by their desire to help people, and improve the world at large with their invention, because that is indisputably so.  However, it is to say that many people who are so inclined can often have irrational hang-ups and baggage about the business world and making money.

...Accepting of the fact that the best way to help people solve their problems using your new product or invention is to sell as many of them as possible, sales will be the barometer by which your idea will be deemed a success or failure.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Two Paths To Invention Profits</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Inventions</category><dc:date>2007-10-29T02:06:40-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/the-two-paths-to-invention-profits.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/the-two-paths-to-invention-profits.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[@stash((Floating DIV 250x250))One of the most significant things any successful inventor must understand is that, above all else, the primary objective with their invention is profitable sales of product, hopefully on a large scale.

...Now, many of you clever inventors reading this may think that you already understand this, all the while focusing the bulk of your energy and efforts toward something else (tinkering with a prototype, premature patent filings, etc.).

...Keeping yourself focused on the particular needs and requirements of these two very different business models will help you advance your invention in the appropriate direction most efficiently.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Top 5 Patent Myths</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Patents</category><dc:date>2007-10-29T01:50:25-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/top-5-patent-myths.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/top-5-patent-myths.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[So, before you make obtaining patent protection your top priority for your invention, you best understand that it is your pockets that would be funding the legal expedition to try and litigate an infringement case.

...This is sort of like thinking that the smartest thing to do would be take out an insurance policy for a car that you haven't finished building in your garage - that way you'll have the insurance in case you ever finish and drive the car.

...The worst part about this conundrum is - if they are infringing on your patent and they are selling lots of them - they are making money to fight you with using your intellectual property!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Top 5 Invention Myths</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Inventions</category><dc:date>2007-10-29T01:46:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/top-5-invention-myths.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/top-5-invention-myths.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ignoring the oversimplification of simply &ldquo;patenting&rdquo; an idea, as if it were so easy, this line of reasoning is nonsense for a variety of reasons, not the least of which being, once patented, your invention becomes publicly available to be scrutinized, reverse engineered and designed around &ndash; allowing the possibility of beating you to market, if you&rsquo;re not prepared to go to market before they are.

...While all marketers seek to reach critical mass, the point when end users and consumers fall in love with a new product that works well and begin to spread the word, it is an indisputable fact that first the public have to be able to buy your invention.

...The point being, if you're in the driver's seat, in control of what is happening with and for your invention, you may find that an invention company or one of the many service companies that cater to the independent inventor offer a convenient and cost-efficient way to produce the materials you'll need to tell your product's story.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Google&#x27;s Patent Search Engine Reviewed</title><dc:creator>PatentMyIdeaOnline.com</dc:creator><category>Patents</category><dc:date>2007-10-01T01:11:47-04:00</dc:date><link>http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/google-patent-search-engine-reviewed.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://patentmyideaonline.com/articles/files/google-patent-search-engine-reviewed.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Google has quietly released into public beta a new patent search engine: Google Patents.

The intuitive simplicity of the user experience and Google Books image functionality applied to the patent search results is fast and fluid and vastly more enjoyable than through the US PTO website.

Using Google's Advanced Patent Search options, you have a very flexible and efficient set of tools which allow you to quickly drill down to the specific types of patent searches you want using criteria like patent number, inventor, and filing date.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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