You have a moment of inspiration for a new product.
You do a quick sketch of your idea. It all looks like it might work and could make some money.
You conduct a patent search on uspto.gov or freepatentsonline.com or Google. So far, so good – it appears no one has thought of your idea yet. Just to make sure, you conduct furthermarket research.
And if you’re interested in obtaining a patent, you definitely hire a patent agent or patent attorney to conduct a professional search.
The next step: See if your invention actually works. You’ll need a prototype. Fear not – they don’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Do-It-Yourself Prototyping | What Inventors Need to Know Before Making the First Model
Author: Joe Gross
