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With every invention or idea you need an Invention Process to step each idea through to test the feasability, marketability, and protectability of your invention idea.

How to Evaluate your Invention Idea

Follow these simple steps to evaluate any  invention idea:
1. Complete a Recording of your Invention Idea (i.e., document your invention idea in writung)

2. Evaluate and document all possible alternate embodiments, useful materials, substitute components, and means of engineering around your invention idea

3. Perform a thorough Patent Search/screemeing & Evaluation the protectability of your invention idea. Perform a patent screening using your invention idea keywords.

4. Perform Product Research – Search the internet and trade publications for your product terms. For example, type in “toilet air filter” if that is the descriptive terms of your product as well as any relevant combinations of this term.

5. Valuate or estimate your inventions Commercial Viability and the market size.

6. Gather detailed contact information of all inventors and assignees (companiies) listed on any relevant patent or patent application found during your patent search

7. Find a patent attorney

8. Schedule a meeting with your patent attorney (or teleconference)

9. Make copies of all documents (ROI, PS, Mkt./RS, pictures, and prior art) and prototypes

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Within this website and blog posts you will find inventor help, invention help, and inventor educational and printable materials for those with inventions, ideas, and other intellectual property. Please click the categories to the right, such as Invention Help or Get Started to learn more.

Agenda for meeting with your patent attorney to patent an invention
1. Provide an overview of your invention idea and the known prior art

2. Provide details on the novelty and advantages of your invention idea

3. Review and number all documents presented to your attorney

4. Agree on an estimated figure count for your patent application

5. Discuss any alternate embodiment possibilities

6. Agree on the terminology to be used for each element set forth in your Record of Invention

7. Collectively draft the framework of a broad claim covering your invention idea

8. Assign tasks and dates of completion

Decide whether you are proceeding with an engagement agreement with your patent attorney.

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