Inventing For Dummies

Full coverage of the ins and outs of inventing for profit<br /> <br /> Protect your idea, develop a product – and start your business!<br /> <br /> Did you have a great idea? Did you do anything about it? Did someone else? Inventing For Dummies is the smart and easy way to turn your big idea into big money. This non-intimidating guide covers every aspect of the invention process – from developing your idea, to patenting it, to building a prototype, to starting your own business.<br /> <br /> The Dummies Way<br /> * Explanations in plain English<br /> * “Get in, get out” information<br /> * Icons and other navigational aids<br /> * Tear-out cheat sheet<br /> * Top ten lists<br /> * A dash of humor and fun<br /> <br /> <br /> Discover how to:<br /> * Conduct a patent search<br /> * Maintain your intellectual property rights<br /> * Build a prototype product<br /> * Determine production costs<br /> * Develop a unique brand<br /> * License your product to another company