The complete manual on how to make money from your inventions and patents / Steve S. Barbarich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barbarich, Steve.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Patents.

Inventions--Marketing.

Inventions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Holbrook, Mass. : Adams Media, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Today, one of the easiest ways to make money is to create and sell original ideas. Every year, more than 100,000 patents are granted in the U.S., creating a billion-dollar industry for those using intellectual property. With this book, would-be inventors can develop their ideas with low risk and a minimum of investment--without quitting their day jobs!Attorney and patent holder Steve Barbarich takes readers on an exciting journey through the patenting process. From concept to marketable product, there are step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow.This book features important infor

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Step 1: The Ins and Outs of Patents; Step 2: Choosing the Most Profitable Path; Step 3: The Patent Marketing Plan; Step 4: Building a Prototype; Step 5: Test Marketing and Customer Feedback; Step 6: Approaching Companies; Step 7: Negotiating Agreements; Step 8: Agreements, Contracts, and Licensing; Step 9: Improving the Strength of Your Patent; Step 10: Product Differentiation; Appendix A: Inventor's Assistance Organizations; Appendix B: Sources of Capital/Aid for Inventors and Small Businesses; Appendix C: PTO Fees; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786613482341

9781283482349

1283482347

9781440519598

1440519595

9781440519581

1440519587

OCLC:

767500287