What do I do next?
It may be confusing, what steps to take to develop your invention.
- Do I first make a prototype?
- When do I have to worry about a confidentiality agreement?
- Who can see my idea?
- Do I need witnesses?
- Should I avoid witnesses?
- Can a partner help me?
- When do I need to file for a patent?
- Can I first try to sell my invention?
- How far can I go unprotected?
- Is there such a thing as a poor man’s patent?
- Can I get help writing my own patent?
- Can I have someone look over my invention to see if it is a good idea?
- What is a patent search?
- Can I do a patent search myself?
- Is it safe to do a patent search?
These and other questions are just a few of the many decisions made while developing an invention. Some have simple answers. Others depend on the circumstance, budget, and other factors.