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Expert: - 8/5/2009


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i have an idea for a patent that i believe will change the world, this isnt some gizmo or gadget it is something that will be bebenficial to every person on this planet and solve a major crisis in this world but i dont have any money or any idea how to get it started and i know that this is something that will probably work i just need help to get going what do i do and do you know of anybody who can help me?

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My suggestion is that you go to your local free public library and get a copy of "Patent It Yourself" by David Pressman, published by Nolo Press. It is not an easy read, but it has all the details about patents and how to apply for a patent yourself. Many first time inventors do just that. If they succeed, they can afford help on the next invention.

Lawyers usually can't work for a piece of the invention, due to partnership agreements & the need for billable hours. You might look up at www.uspto.gov and see if there are any registered patent agents near where you live, and talk to them. If they think you have something, they might be able to help you.

You might consider talking to a university out in your area. If they think it is good, they might be interested in backing you.

Hope that helps. Best wishes!

George H. Morgan
Professional Engineer (since 1958)
Registered Patent Agent (since 1973)
web site: http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent

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George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent

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U.S. Patent Law only, no copyright or trademark qualification. I was a volunteer in the past, but my homeland defense activities pulled me away at times, and I was dropped. If you want me back, I am willing to come back.

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Thirty one years as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent and a lifetime in product and manufacturing process and methods development as well as sales and marketing of new products with a number of blue chip corporations.

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Rotary, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Army Aviation Association, Registered Professional Engineer, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Indiana Guard Reserve Officer

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Various Society of Manufacturing Engineers & Society of Automotive Engineers technical publications. Ref. my web site: http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent

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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design Option), L.S.U., Baton Rouge, Louisiana; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Option), University of Missouri at Rolla, Missouri, Helicopter Maintenance Course, 18 weeks, Ft. Sill Army Aviation School, Troop Information and Education Leadership Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Numerous Society of Automotive Engineers Seminars, Dale Carnegie Management Training Instructors Course.

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Bausch & Lomb Science Award, Indiana Homeland Defense Service Ribbon, 2003.

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