GREAT IDEA !
08-26-2003, 07:32 PM
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Fork Horn
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GREAT IDEA !
i have a great idea for a new product pertaining to hunting. my questions are: has anyone ever had anything patented and how does one go from an idea to getting the product on the market ? if anyone has any experience with this i sure could use some insight. thank you for any help. 
08-26-2003, 09:17 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: GREAT IDEA !
Unfortunately, In the world of patents, Money talks.
I suppose that the BEST piece of advice would be to stay away from the folks who do the " Do you have an invention?" commercials.
The next thing is to hire a patent attorney.
Then be prepared for manufacturing and marketing costs.
It takes a very long time to actually be awarded a patent, usually seven years or more...Thats why most items you buy say " patent pending" on them.
As dismal as it sounds, as often as not, the best thing you can do is; hire a patent attorney toconfirm that it IS in fact your idea, and sell the IDEA to a manufacturer.
I suppose that the BEST piece of advice would be to stay away from the folks who do the " Do you have an invention?" commercials.
The next thing is to hire a patent attorney.
Then be prepared for manufacturing and marketing costs.
It takes a very long time to actually be awarded a patent, usually seven years or more...Thats why most items you buy say " patent pending" on them.
As dismal as it sounds, as often as not, the best thing you can do is; hire a patent attorney toconfirm that it IS in fact your idea, and sell the IDEA to a manufacturer.
08-27-2003, 02:42 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: GREAT IDEA !
dave ! thanx for the info. i had no idea it took 7 years to obtain a patent. that is a good idea to just sell the idea and maybe get royalties from it. i' m already busy enough i don' t need any more work right now. you wouldn' t happen to know bill jordan' s home phone number ? lol . have a great day ! 
