Inventing New Products/Inventions/Questions Answered by Expert Justin Schwab
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sell our Idea | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an idea to optimize the performance of search engine, so i want to know how can i introduce ... A: Mason.....thanks for the question. This is much harder than just submitting your idea, whether it ... | |
| New Idea for a drink I want to produce | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an idea for a series of products that I want to produce. It is for alcoholic premixed ... A: Rachel...thanks for the questions. This type of product is not in my expertise, but it is very ... | |
| none | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a business idea of a very simple business concept, that is not being applied to the business ... A: ....this can be tricky as there is limited protection for your idea....as it is basically just an ... | |
| science invention | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I am in eighth grade and I had to make an invention for a project. It is an eraser attached to a dry ... A: ....I think having a project that you have to come up with an invention is great as the youth today ... | |
| Product management | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: 1) Distinguish between the following giving suitable examples: (a) Shopping and Specialty goods ... A: Jose....Thanks for your many, many questions. This forum is utilized to ask questions.....but, as ... | |
| Invention | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Justin, you were the one that I first dealt with when my grandfather and I signed on with IDEA ... A: Brett.....This was a surprise to find in my inbox this morning. I thought the nightmare of IDEA was ... | |
| Modifying an existing patent | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: with a few modifications to an existing patent, will greatly speed up loading and unloading ... A: ...Thanks for the question. I will answer your questions in-line below. Since this widget in the ... | |
| Guidance | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Schwab, I am planning on starting an LLC company that sells unique school items. Because I am only ... A: ....Thanks for the questions. I can't believe that you are only 18 years old, at that age my goals ... | |
| introducing my idea... | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: my idea improving the tool belt holder. this idea is only in my head. can i take my idea to a ... A: Epifanio.....Thanks for your question. That is great that you have an idea, without ... | |
| New idea | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a concept for a new toy. There is a technology involved that makes the production of a ... A: .....This is something that a lot of people encounter as they have a better widget for an existing ... | |
| Taking existing product and change it a little to to use and sell to different market | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been a nail technician for past 13 years and i have been searchi g the internet for a nail ... A: ....thanks for the question. As for taking an existing product and making some changes whether ... | |
| High school tech class | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm taking a problem solving class. My project is to design and ... A: ...Sounds like some thought definitely has to be put into this, but I would think it can be done as ... | |
| Prototyping | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I live in Toronto,Ontario,Canada.My question is,what kinds of stores would carry dense blown ... A: ....thanks for your questions and sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I have been on my ... | |
| New product idea, is it legal? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Firstly, thanks for your time in reading my question/situation. I have an idea for a new product, a ... A: Matt...thanks for the question. This is not in my expertise, but my thoughts are that you cannot ... | |
| invention | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I think I have a great idea for a product that most people can use on their cars to keep them cooler ... A: Al.....Thanks for the question. There are a lot of steps, but there are also a lot of channels that ... | |
| Ideas, now what!? | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I bet this is the #1 question you get! lol Me and my mom have an idea for an 'invention' if you ... A: Desirai....thanks for the question. Yes, I do get this question on a consistent basis....Just ... | |
| selling my utility patent | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have utility patent I would like to try and sell, its a fertilizer injection unit--- simply attach ... A: ...Thanks for the question. Have you tried to sell you IP to a company in the marketplace like ... | |
| invention | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: where can i get a grant for a invention? A: Marty...Thanks for the question. I do not know too much about grants for inventions....but, ... | |
| Modifying Existing Product | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have not yet done any kind of patent searches as I know the basic product of my invention already ... A: Paul....this can get tricky. You will have to execute a patent search to see the extent that the ... | |
| Just at First Steps for New Invention | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: :) I have been "sitting" on an idea for about three years and just last week (finally!) met with a ... A: Erin....Thanks for the question. The short of it is that in order for a company to "purchase" your ... | |
| Incentives for Market Validation | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I've paid a market research professional to help me put together a survey. The surveys will be sent ... A: Al...Thanks for the question. I have not experienced this for myself, but have had partners do ... | |
| Relevancy of Patent Searching | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a concept for a software product that I want to pursue. I've personally done an extensive ... A: Al...thanks for the question. In my opinion it would make more sense to consult an IP attorney and ... | |
| DESIGN PATENT | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE HAD A DESIGN FOR A DRESS SHIRT MADE AND WAS ABOUT TO FILE A PATENT AND FOUND SOMEONE ALREADY ... A: Richard, Thanks for the question. Your question depends on the claims of the existing patent. ... | |
| idea | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i have developed a recipe for a 100% fat free cakes with high levels of carbohydrates with no white ... A: Manali...Thanks for the question. The food industry is not in my realm of expertise. I do not want ... | |
| Can a recipe be protected | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have developed a new frozen food for foodservice applications. It is the only one of its kind on ... A: Dan.....Thanks for the question. The answers that you have been receiving so far seem logical, but ... | |
| legalities in mass producing and marketing food products | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I own a restaurant and we would like to know how to go about selling some of our ... A: Stephanie, Thanks for the question. Wow, it is great news in the restaurant business when your ... | |
| how does patent pending protect an inventor | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: We have a patent pending on our product. We would like to show some big companies the product in ... A: Selling the rights for your product to a "large" company can be arranged in a multitude of ways...it ... | |
| how does patent pending protect an inventor | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a patent pending on our product. We would like to show some big companies the product in ... A: Mary, Thanks for the question. Your marketing consultant has some great points as I too have ... | |
| verifying a patent application | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I am in a situation in which I need to verify a patent application number. I have been approached ... A: ...The patent number should come up on www.uspto.gov They should be able to provide you with the ... | |
| Patenting a Business Process | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Schwab, I would like to thank you in advance for your time in responding to my question. And here ... A: As far as this being a patentable piece of IP, I would have to differ this to an IP Attorney. ... | |
| idea for software how to sell ?? | 10/27/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Idea for New Product | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Copyrighting a Food Product | 10/11/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Selling during the patent pending process | 9/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Invention of New Outdoor and Indoor Games | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My Hobbies are 1. Cricket. I love to watch this Outdoor Game. In my school days, i was playing ... A: Prashant, This question is very interesting and outside of my professional realm. I do have a ... | |
| waht to do? | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: my idea its a sport shoe but more for fashion. I search for my idea and find little similar ideas ... A: Marc....thanks for the question. I have not dealt with any type of shoe/fashion IP in my past, but ... | |
| military ideas | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Schwab It seems me and a couple of my army buddies may have some potentially big money ideas. ... A: Mathew...thanks for your question. It is always the ones that utilize the products that come up ... | |
| An innovation in bedding | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Schwab: I recently came up with an idea for what I believe will be a new type of blanket/comforter. ... A: Nick...thanks for the email. There are many steps to protecting an idea and it all comes down to ... | |
| Packaging Products | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been designing and making halloween costumes for the last year. I want to package and ... A: Tina.....do you have distribution channels set-up? Where are these costumes being manufactured? I ... | |
| new inventions | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 ideas that I think are unique and need to become reality. I am hoping to have the Made IN ... A: Dave...it sounds like you are overseas and want to bring a product into the US for distribution. ... | |
| product | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I use an aid for children I teach to swim. i want to market it A: Shelley, There are a lot of variables to what you want to do. I have a list of questions for ... | |
| Finding Opportunity | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I've been working on creating a tech startup for almost 2 years. I have a local tech incubator ... A: Al, You know, I do not have a clear answer for you on this matter. If I were to do this, in any ... | |
| contacting online businesses 4 Licensing | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an invention that will enable online music retailers to add new services to their service ... A: There are many variables that play into your next steps as you try to approach these companies. ... | |
| Next Step? | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a great idea for a product that I would be able to make and sell to the public. This is ... A: Jenny, Thanks for the question. There are many steps and a decent budget that is needed to get to ... | |
| Payment for submitting papers on journal | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Nice to meet you Mr.Schwab. I got a job of Japanese research engineer. I want to know why academic ... A: Akira, Thank you for the question....I have not experienced this before, but as far as I ... | |
| Seed Funding of Production | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: We have a fine new application of a kinetic drive with regenerating electricity for further service. ... A: Trenton, Thanks for the question. There is funding out there....but, the biggest question is what ... | |
| Doubt in patents | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have developed a few of my own electronic inventions that I am commercially selling. I am afraid ... A: Amogh, i am sorry to hear that your product was stolen by a client....you really need to protect ... | |
| electricity meters | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: kindly refer to your following response in context of electricity meter. ... A: Yes....it made sense. I understood what you are trying to do, but whether or not it is ... | |
| Patent for a company I no longer work for | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I was terminated from a company in Nov. 08 due to downsizing (it was an automotive supplier).If I no ... A: Henry...Thanks for asking your question. This is a touchy subject that comes down to the original ... | |
| Similar idea to an existing patent | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an idea for a product which isn't currently on the market. However, after a google search ... A: Maria, Thanks for the question. There is more information that you are going to need to ... | |
| how to properly make a product as patent pending | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i have filed a provisional patent and am approaching manufacturers with drawings,photos,and home ... A: Sam, Thanks for the email....there really isn't a "proper" way of marketing a patent pending ... | |
| Help! I'm frustrated and confused, but have a great idea. | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I am getting very frustrated and confused regarding what to do next. I have a great idea for a new ... A: Jim, Sorry for the delayed response...I have been engulfed in a large project overseas. I have ... | |
| Provisional Patent | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could shed some light on provisional patents. I sent in my provisional application ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. The USPTO is unpredictable when it comes to a time ... | |
| product or invention? | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an idea for what I think would be a product. It involves using a technology that already ... A: Judy, There are some variables to the answer to your question...You can protect your "idea" if it ... | |
| Invention Roadblock | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an invention but I lack the key component. I have very little understanding of electrical ... A: Brian, Thanks for the question. Yes, there are some companies/shops that will help in getting ... | |
| i need to know | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: for how much will an inventor license a devise or called machine that runs or move by gravity to ... A: Luis, There are many parts to this answer and many variables that I do not know. The things that ... | |
| new use for old idea, combined | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about an idea that I have that combines existing patented ideas, for a seemingly new ... A: Well there are many guidelines to this question...You should consult a patent attorney so they can ... | |
| Copywriting/Trademarking A Logo Or Label | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm not for sure if the following relates to copywriting or trademarking. Having no experience in ... A: Mike, Getting into the logo business is something I am not too familiar with....I really can't see ... | |
| crystal clear cold hair removal wax | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I manufacture crystal clear cold hair removal wax, a sugar based wax, 100% natural, in Thailand. ... A: Is this a product that is patented in the US? Do have proven sales numbers overseas with this ... | |
| Need your advice on Patent, copyright or trademark | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I have been searching for a good forum that would help me with my dilemma. I plan on creating ... A: Jason, This is a great forum for you, now creating a product that is like another product that is ... | |
| Patent Questions regarding New Product | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm wanting to begin designing a product that I feel would be wonderful for wildlife conservation. ... A: Steve, Thanks for the question. Conducting a patent search is a great first step in the patent ... | |
| Basketball shoes | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: i am trying to start my own clothing line is there anyone that can make about 500 pairs of shoes of ... A: Todd, You are getting into a tough marketplace. I do not have a lot of experience with shoes, ... | |
| patent a new version of an existing product | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Few years ago, we invented a new tool for research lab, but as we work at University we published ... A: Michela, I do believe that by re-designing and simplifying the tool will allow you to patent the ... | |
| School Project | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a design technology project at school and I was wondering if you could help me. Basically ... A: Alex, It is great that you have the ambition to come up with a new product for your school ... | |
| INQUIRY | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I had got some ideas try to designing some products like ( head phones remove noise , filter for air ... A: Well....here it is. I can't understand the first part of your question too well, but here are the ... | |
| New Idea for invention or addition to existing product | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: What steps should I take to find out if an idea I have already exists, or could prove profitable? ... A: ..The first part to your question is to do a patent search on your idea. You can start this search ... | |
| INQUIRY | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I had got some ideas try to designing some products like ( head phones remove noise , filter for air ... A: Well...when it comes to picking between which masters program to choose. I myself do not have a ... | |
| New Idea | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a new idea that I have filed a provisional patent for. It is a consumer electronics ... A: Ed, Thanks for the question. Now, you have moved forward with the right steps so far, now comes ... | |
| Holistic product | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm emailing all the way from South Africa. I'm qualified in my field of alternative medicine but ... A: Lutfiya, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I do not have too much experience in ... | |
| prototype funding | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for proto type funding for an idea in the highway safety area, I have had a patent ... A: Kevin, Thanks for the question. It sounds like you have taken the first step and had a patent ... | |
| remarketing a product | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Eleven years ago a person invented and patented a product that I think is brilliant. Another ... A: Angela, There are a few different variables to this and how to approach this product. You should ... | |
| product idea | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Justin, My wife and I have a new product idea. My question is where do we go from here? What are ... A: Scott, Congrats on the new idea, most great products come from the everyday users like you and ... | |
| patent | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an idea that, I suppose, would need to go before the automobile industry. Is there some way I ... A: There are a couple ways that you can search to see if your idea has been patented, but there ... | |
| Employee Inventions | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a question. I work for a company, and I also have a DBA company in the city I live in. I ... A: Ed, Thanks for the question. It comes down to what is ethically correct for you to do in this ... | |
| Investor | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: we have a product for the building (& diy)industry but due to current economic climate our current ... A: Now this situation is somewhat familiar to me right now. The marketplace in question as we all ... | |
Inventing New Products/Inventions
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Justin Schwab
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Expertise
I can answer questions in regards to: new innovative ideas, patents, patent process, product development including software, hardware, mobile applications (RIM, IPhone, Android, etc.)and consumer products. I also am well versed in licensing and brokering Intellectual property (IP).
Experience
I have extensive experience in the product/technology and IP brokering arena specializing in Technology (mobile, software, hardware), Clean-tech and some experience in consumer products. I am currently a managing partner at an “unnamed” firm in the Silicon Valley and have held positions such as Sr. Project Manager, VP of Licensing, consultant and Partner at various development firms.
In my current company we work with early stage start-ups to fortune 1000 clients offering mobile and software development coupled with business strategy solutions. It has been a pleasure to work with clients and partners around the world as we continue to offer our solutions.
Organizations
Select Investor Groups, developer groups and trade organizations in the product development, mobile, software development and engineering realm.
Education/Credentials
CSU Chico, BA-Business/Finance
Past/Present Clients
Early stage Start-ups
SMB's
Fortune 1000 clients
Multi-media companies
Sports organizations
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