What to do with an idea?
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What to do with an idea?
I have an idea for a new unique use for a product that is on the market, but not for quilting use. This idea could be very profitable to the manufacturer/seller. It would be a new way to market the product and use it. I don't know what to do with the idea. Do I contact the manufacturer or just tell every one who might buy it and use it? Do you think the manufacturer might pay me for the idea?
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Why not contact the company (without mentioning your idea) and ask if they are interested in a great market opportunity for their product. If they sound interested then get some legal help to draft your proposal?
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Also, I read somewhere in the past that you should write out all of the information and post it to yourself. When it comes in the mail, keep it sealed. You'll have the date on the postmark to show when you had the idea, in case someone tries to steal it from you or something!
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I have an idea for a new unique use for a product that is on the market, but not for quilting use. This idea could be very profitable to the manufacturer/seller. It would be a new way to market the product and use it. I don't know what to do with the idea. Do I contact the manufacturer or just tell every one who might buy it and use it? Do you think the manufacturer might pay me for the idea?
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Also, I read somewhere in the past that you should write out all of the information and post it to yourself. When it comes in the mail, keep it sealed. You'll have the date on the postmark to show when you had the idea, in case someone tries to steal it from you or something!
#8
This is very interesting and might help out...
http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2010/11/23...idea/id=13495/
http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2010/11/23...idea/id=13495/
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Definitely contact a patent attorney. One that deals 95% in patents. There are some out there who deal in a duke's mixture. Make sure you have all your information and it wouldn't hurt you to check out the links posted. Do your due diligence ahead of time.
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