Inventors are often their own worst enemies... It's very unfortunate, but it's true. 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. The worst part is that it doesn't have to be that way!
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You need a very specific answer to a very specific question: Why do you want a patent? If the answer is "...so I'll be protected..." you still have some very important homework to do here on this site and you are clearly not ready for that step yet. This should not be considered a put-down. Before you plop down potentially thousands of dollars, you should know what you are paying for, right? Right...
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On a basic level, nearly all inventors want to make money with their invention.

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. Read More...

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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. Obviously, this type of thinking goes well beyond merely understanding the proposed workings of their new invention. Read More...

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