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Get Rich Off Your Million-Dollar Idea
BY Wendy Robbins
It's not geniuses who come up with inventions. It's normal people who see a better way to do things.The Future Is...Later
BY David Port
A backlog of applications at the U.S. Patent Office has innovation in a stranglehold.Innovation for Things We Carry
BY Donnell Alexander
How bondage and punk rock inspired a new way of accessorizing.
Get Your Product to Market in Six Steps
BY Tamara Monosoff
You're the best person for the job, so get started.Time to Fold? Here's a Primer
BY Tamara Monosoff
Learn how to use bankruptcy as a tool if it's time for your inventions-based business to close shop.New Regulations Impact Toy Makers
BY Tamara Monosoff
Congress is cracking down after the China toy recall. Here's what you need to know about the latest regulatory standards.Harness the Power of a Trademark
BY Tamara Monosoff
Learn the difference between a patent, trademark, and copyright and how to avoid big mistakes when setting them up.Do Rising Costs Point to Domestic Manufacturing?
BY Tamara Monosoff
Don't assume your next invention will be produced overseas. Several factors make the U.S. a prime place for production.
How to Search for Existing Patents
BY Jeffrey Steinberger
Before you spend a lot of time an energy creating the next big thing, use a patent search to make sure it hasn't already been done.How Patent Law Changes Could Hurt Small Inventors
BY Tamara Monosoff
A new bill currently being considered in the House brings changes that no longer look out for the little guy.Putting Time Into Your Product
BY Tamara Monosoff
From inventor to overnight millionaire? Not exactly. Here's the long-term solution to developing a product effectively.Starting From Scratch
BY Tamara Monosoff
Here's what you need to know before you launch your big-time food product.Consider Starting Small
BY Tamara Monosoff
Grassroots sales channels may be more effective to help grow the business for your invention.Stitch In a New Business Idea
BY Tamara Monosoff
Learn how to take your textile invention from idea to reality.How to 'Invent' Your Book
BY Tamara Monosoff
Take your blank page to national bookshelves.
How-to Find a Manufacturer
BY Tamara Monosoff
Finding the right manufacturer isn't a one-step process. Instead, networking in your industry will help you find the best fit.Protecting Yourself Against Scams and Crooks
BY Tamara Monosoff
Do your homework to avoid making a bad business decision.Top Secrets
BY David Doran
The newest way to keep trespassers off your intellectual property.Best Defense
BY Don Debelak
Protecting your intellectual propertyLookin' Good
BY Don Debelak
Giving your products visual impactBeam Me Up
BY Don Debelak
Companies that can help you get your product onto direct-response TV stations and into retail storesPatent Legalese
BY Tamara Monosoff
Find the right person to protect your idea.Taking Your New Product to Market
BY Tamara Monosoff
Start small and create a timeline for taking your product to national distribution.Researching the Inventions Market
BY Tamara Monosoff
Want to know if your new product will be a hit? Start your research today.Taking Your Invention to a Trade Show
BY Tamara Monosoff
Gain awareness for your new product with this guide to planning for a trade show.Thinking Outside the Big Box
BY Tamara Monosoff
Check out these alternatives to major retail stores that can help your new product reach your target audience.Ads by Google
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