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Goofy cat photos, pet rocks and a “gas-passing” app: All are simple — and dare we say dumb? — ideas that reportedly made their creators millions. Do you have a fabulous idea? Great! But that is just ...

“Unfortunately, while describing use and functionality of an invention is necessary, no amount of description of use and/or function will make up for an insufficient description of the technology from ...

Can you sell an idea? The short answer is yes, if you have a good idea and you do it properly. Just don’t expect to be able to rush to the finish line and receive a check before running the race.

Knowing how to get a physical product from a sketch on a napkin to store shelves seems like a daunting task; however, it can be understood fairly quickly with the right behind-the-scenes insight. I ...

"I do hair, and it's very difficult to do braids when a client is falling asleep and their head is falling to the sides," said an inventor from Grand Rapids, Mich. "This was inspired by me and all ...

Utilizing prototypes in physical product development is the key part of the product development process. Strategic, quality and methodical prototyping is the primary differentiator between a ...

Patenting an idea is one of the most effective ways to protect your intellectual property and secure a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Whether you are an individual inventor or a growing ...

The world is full of brilliant inventions but this is only because there were geniuses that came up with the ideas and inventions in the first place. Imagine what the world would be like if those same ...

You know that feeling when a lightbulb goes off in your head and an amazing idea just pops into existence? That's the spark every entrepreneur dreams of. Suddenly, you're imagining new gadgets, epic ...

As a new inventor, it can be difficult to know what steps you need to take and what you must do in order to move forward with your invention idea. While there are lots of people who come up with great ...