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Novice inventors and smaller companies often struggle affording the various expenses involved in getting their invention idea developed, patented and on the shelf for sale in its final form. We understand this and to help we keep our pricing very reasonable and provide written quotes for anything we do to help you stay on budget… Read more: Is there financing available for my patent?

The USPTO at www.ustpo.gov provides the following checklist:● Determine the type of Intellectual Property protection that best suits your invention. This may be a patent, Trademark, copyright or combination thereof.● Research to see if your invention is patentable. It is advisable to perform a patent search to see if such an invention already exists.● Choose… Read more: How do I file for a patent

Yes you can sell your invention without patent protection in place. There is no requirement to hold an issued patent before you begin selling your invention idea but in most cases it is not strategically advisable. Without a filed patent, there is nothing preventing somebody else from copying your idea and selling it in competition… Read more: Can I sell my invention without a patent?

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are agreements between two or more parties that are used to keep confidentiality between the involved parties. The agreement should be signed by both parties before information is exchanged. We insist that we sign an NDA with each and every client we work with. An NDA should outline the confidential material, knowledge,… Read more: What is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?

Non-provisional (NPA) patents protect the way a product is used and works, its ‘utility’. NPA protection lasts for 20 years from the filing date of the application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Non-provisional patents have filing fees associated with them. Inventors may qualify for Micro entity status, small entity or large… Read more: How long does a patent last for?