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FIVE THINGS TO CONSIDER
ABOUT YOUR INVENTIONS
Taking inventions from concept to reality can be difficult. In fact, it's quite confusing. Many Inventors have been down that path several times, and without help simple matters become daunting. Many Inventors have also attempted to go it alone and spent tens of thousands with a prototyping house, an engineer and more. Outside of finances, many Inventors have faced challenges when deciding who to talk to, how to patent and the path they should take when pursuing their inventions.
Thinking of these subjects, Gateway Product Development Group has compiled a list of five things to consider about your inventions.
1. Know the problems your invention will solve
Every invention or great idea aims to solve a problem. Everyday people recognize problems on a regular basis. Inventors choose to solve them.
Before pursuing your idea, clearly understand the problem your invention will solve. Does your solution work? Does your invention need a little help? Is it too complicated? Working with a trusted company that understands design and engineering helps clarify problems and reveal solutions.
2. Your invention's market
Once you know the problem your idea will solve, begin thinking of the market in which you invention would sell. Is it a home product? Maybe it's an automotive invention? Will it stand alone in its own category?
Understanding your invention's market, will help you in every step you take. You can now compare it to other products in that category and the companies that make those products. This will help you later when identifying a company you'd like to see license your invention.
3. Invention security
If you choose to disclose your invention idea with someone, whether it be family, an attorney or a company you hope to work with, security should always be on your mind. An inventor's greatest fear is losing their invention idea to someone else.
The most dangerous times can be when you deal with an outside company to help you with your invention. Always ensure they have security precautions in place to protect you and your invention. Don't sign anything unless it explicitly states it's there for your protection.
At Gateway Product Development Group, we protect our clients inventions with a confidentiality agreement that everyone must sign. As well we make sure our clients sign an Idea Security Agreement with us. This is an extra layer of protection for their invention.
When dealing online, you should ensure it's a legitimate company. Always look to see if they have established security systems. Some invention companies exist solely on the Web, lacking roots in a community. Before sending your invention information out, make sure you know they use a trusted secure server or security system.
4. Product sales sample - A working invention
Gateway Product Development Group believes that a product sample is vital to the success of an invention. Without a product sample, you won't truly be able to understand the invention's function, manufacturability and you'll have difficulty holding a business conversation.
Building the product sample takes good design work, engineering and prototyping, each of which can become quite expensive on their own. As well, jumping between these entities causes confusion that could damage the value of your invention. It's much like the telephone game we played in elementary school with our peers. With each additional person speaking for you, your invention's message gets lost. Keeping all these necessary processes together, keeps your vision aligned.
5. How to patent
Often the first thing on an inventor's mind when they finish their creation is how to patent. Perhaps a more pertinent question should be "When should I patent?" or "Am I really done inventing?"
There are a lot of companies that push inventors to patent their invention idea immediately. Unfortunately, patenting is a costly and time-consuming process that far too often results in frustration when an inventor discovers they have to change their invention to either interest a buyer or make it manufacturable.
One of the reasons Gateway Product Development Group encourages our fellow inventors to prepare a product sample is to identify unique areas of the invention that further protect it in a patent. This also keeps competitors and those who may seek to knock off your invention at bay.
When pursuing your invention, Gateway Product Development Group keeps these five invention tips in mind to help you save yourself time, effort and money, as well as protecting you at one of the most vital times in the development of your idea or invention. Our protection of you and your invention remains of the utmost importance to us above all else.
Thank You for trusting us to bring your idea, invention, product or service to the marketplace!
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"At Gateway Product Development Group, our passion is Real Time Product Development in Motion," says Founder and President JW Davis.
OUR SERVICES FOR INVENTORS:
* 3D Laser Scanning of Existing Components
* 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, & Additive Manufacturing
* CAD Design & 3D Modeling Services
* Competitive Product Benchmarking Review
* Contacts within our Network of Entrepreneurial Resources
* Converting 2D Drawings/Prints to 3D CAD Models
* Detailed Dimensioned Drawings/Prints for Manufacturing
* Free Phone & In-person Consultation
* Industrial Design (aesthetics) for Product Marketability
* Manufacturing & Production Assistance
* Photo-realistic CAD Model Renderings for Sales & Marketing
* Product Design & Development
* Project Scope, Strategy, Planning, & Budget Creation
* Prototype Development
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Let Gateway Product Development Group be a very good match for you as a sole inventor looking for help in bringing your ideas to the next level. Our overall service, our depth of knowledge, and our genuine effort to assist you makes us confident that our input will bring your project a giant step forward.
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