| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| New Invention | 11/19/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have had an idea for some time and have not seen the product anywhere on the market. How can I ...
A: Not knowing if you live in southern/northern Ireland I’ve included the below to help you get a ...
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| How to find a manufacturer to make your product | 11/17/2009 | Maurice Duteau |
Q: I have a simple cleaning tool idea but have no idea how to find someone to manufacture it for me? ...
A: Patents are for big outfits that can afford the time and money to defend them. I suggest just go ...
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| How to find a manufacturer to make your product | 11/16/2009 | Maurice Duteau |
Q: I have a simple cleaning tool idea but have no idea how to find someone to manufacture it for me? ...
A: Usually its the other way around, someone has a great idea but has no idea how to sell it. First ...
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| Re: Invention Idea | 11/13/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I read a recent post/answer that answered a few pressing questions for me as well. My questions ...
A: I know what you know about Richard Branson, if you do meet him eventually....tell him I would like ...
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| Idea | 11/8/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I recently had an idea and was very excited about it. Unfortunately I feel i may have dived in at ...
A: As to the first part of your question, I would have to read what they wrote to comment on it. I've ...
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| Shoe prototype manufacturer | 11/4/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: Penny, I am looking to obtain a sport shoe prototype. I have 2D drawings and a list of the ...
A: I just had a shoe proto built for a client. It looks so marvelous and it's only a proto. My client ...
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| developing a product | 11/1/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I have an idea for a children's product, but I need help to develop the idea and build a prototype. ...
A: There are many resources that you can use and trust. Here are a few of them: ...
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| Shoe Prototypes | 10/31/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: Marty, I am in NC and I have designed some sneakers that I would like to prototype. I want to get ...
A: There are a ton of answers on this site about that particular question. Try this link: ...
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| New Idea for Children's Product | 10/29/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have an idea for a children's product. I have been researching the internet endlessly to try and ...
A: Greetings, I haven't heard anything negative about Paul Lapidus owner of New Funtiers. He used to ...
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| idea for software how to sell ?? | 10/27/2009 | Justin Schwab |
Q: I have an idea for a software as a standalone/ add-on for a system security / privacy type of ...
A: John, Thanks for the question. There are many moving parts to bringing a product to market, ...
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| sell rights to third party | 10/21/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have read your advices on the subject of patents, and I am, myself have a question which is not ...
A: You asked 1-3: 1. I have a question not related to patents, but IPr and shareholding. a) Is your ...
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| Product Modification | 10/20/2009 | Maurice Duteau |
Q: ...I have an idea. but its a modification to an exixting feminine product. I was wondering how i ...
A: Well, you're right at the end of your question there that you need to develop the idea. Get some ...
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| Dubai Patent | 10/19/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I am living in the middle east and have a product I have designed and made a prototype for which I ...
A: You've asked the following numbered questions: 1: I have kept a diary and drawings etc of the ...
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| Davison Invention Company | 10/18/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I just submitted my invention to Davison. I was a little leery about using a company like this but I ...
A: Your Question is: "What are your thoughts on using services or companies like those provided by ...
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| Can a beverage be patented? | 10/15/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I have an idea for a beverage that I would like to see produced by one of the major companies as an ...
A: A drink recipe cannot be patented. Please check out these links: ...
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| conserving water | 10/13/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I have an idea to help conserve water and reduce waste in fast food restaurants but absolutely no ...
A: Laura, Thanks for writing! I applaud your altruism, a woman after my own heart. Now, let's get ...
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| Recipe | 10/13/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I have a unique coated popcorn recipe and would like to make it and sell it. One thought was ...
A: I love popcorn at the movies! There are many things that you must so before you get into the market ...
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| Idea for New Product | 10/13/2009 | Justin Schwab |
Q: I have lived in Cape Cod Massachusetts for a few years. In searching for the perfect Cape Cod and ...
A: Patrick....I am sorry for your job loss, it is a tough marketplace. If you are relying on this idea ...
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| Copyrighting a Food Product | 10/11/2009 | Justin Schwab |
Q: I have an idea for a food product that I would like to protect from anyone else that might have a ...
A: ...I do not have experience in the food and beverage products, but I can give you som general info. ...
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| New outdoor game | 10/10/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: Please see below and thank you for your time and response. Tim Waiter You recently posted a ...
A: Timothy, Even though you have never invented anything before, you still can make yourself ...
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| Seeking angel investment for a business, must the business/company be established first? | 10/9/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have a well developed business plan, and wish to start seeking angel investors. I have not yet ...
A: You're now asking questions I would ask a potential Angel. I can but speculate on the following: ...
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| Food invention | 10/8/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I came up with an idea for an existing product. I would basically just be adding to the already ...
A: This is a great question. Basically if you use someone else's patent, recipe or product and just ...
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| Seeking angel investment for a business, must the business/company be established first? | 10/7/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have a well developed business plan, and wish to start seeking angel investors. I have not yet ...
A: 1. First, I would like to say that determining my location simply by IP address is not terribly ...
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| Seeking angel investment for a business, must the business/company be established first? | 10/6/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have a well developed business plan, and wish to start seeking angel investors. I have not yet ...
A: Your location appears to be Germany. Other than as an educational focus for me - I am unclear why ...
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| FDA Approval Question | 10/5/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: I am an RN specializing in wound care. Silver has been FDA approved as an ...
A: Lorie, Great question! As far as I can tell; albeit I am not all that familiar with FDA approval ...
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| Invention | 10/4/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have an invention and I am trying to raise the money to patent it. It is something that already ...
A: You've asked the $64-mill question so many seek an answer for. In round one it's usually limited ...
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| patent funding | 10/3/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have a product that I'm excited about. I worked with an invention help company that made big ...
A: Good work on investigating further and finding me! 1. I have a product that I'm excited about. I ...
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| Using an Existing Patent in New Product | 10/1/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: after nearly two years of research and discovery, I think I may be close to creating a workable ...
A: I see you have quite a few issues. Realize, I am not an attorney so what follows is not legal ...
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| Selling during the patent pending process | 9/28/2009 | Justin Schwab |
Q: Let me first thank you for your time. I really appreciate it. My question is: I have a ...
A: Your welcome...and Thank you for your question. I cannot give you legal advice on whether or not ...
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| Licensing | 9/28/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: What are some of the best ways to contact a company "out of the blue" and get a chance to speak with ...
A: What are some of the best ways to contact a company "out of the blue" and get a chance to speak with ...
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| green energy machine | 9/25/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I'm Roberto from Italy and I've invented a new generator of electric energy which produces clean ...
A: U wrote: I'm Roberto from Italy and I've invented a new generator of electric energy which produces ...
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| Looking for your Expertise | 9/22/2009 | Marty McCrea |
Q: Back in 2008, you posted that you knew how to get in touch with merchandise buyers at Babies R Us ...
A: I'd be glad to help any way I can. Go onto my profile page, then select "Add To Network." Friend me ...
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| patten pending | 9/22/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I would like to know if a product has a "patent pending" how do I go about finding out the details ...
A: It depends what type of application was filed by the inventor and/or attorney or agent. Typically ...
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| New product idea | 9/21/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have a new product idea for a baby item. This idea would would work on an existing baby product. ...
A: 1. I just made the prototype last week. It was out in the public twice and other than that I used it ...
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| New product idea | 9/20/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have a new product idea for a baby item. This idea would would work on an existing baby product. ...
A: I'll answer your Qs below: 1. I have a new product idea for a baby item. This idea would would ...
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| Investor/backer wanted | 9/20/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have been inventing all my life and I tried to launch three inventions but the "investors" ...
A: I'm afraid I don't know anyone investing in anything right now. Times are "tight." If you let me ...
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| Invention | 9/19/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: What would it take to get Davison shut down for good without opening under an different name? I ...
A: I can tell you what I have found has worked so far (lastest case a couple weeks ago) to get a ...
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| novel idea? | 9/16/2009 | Maurice Duteau |
Q: I am trying to figure out the patentability of my invention. I have already submitted my provisional ...
A: If I were you, I'd just make the thing and worrry about the patent later. I've seen my customers ...
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| my invention | 9/15/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: I have been a tile setter for 25 years and i came up with a couple of tools for this trade i know ...
A: I wouldn't worry about "getting ripped off" since you have no money. As to someone "stealing" your ...
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| Invention of New Outdoor and Indoor Games | 9/13/2009 | Penny Ballou |
Q: My Hobbies are 1. Cricket. I love to watch this Outdoor Game. In my school days, i was playing ...
A: I don't see why those would not work but there again, it depends on what market research ...
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