The inventor's bible: how to market and license your brilliant ideas

"The definitive guide for inventors, newly updated with the latest patenting laws, information on crowdfunding, and online resources. The path to success is clearer than it's ever been! Thanks to experienced inventor Ronald Docie, the process of commercializing your invention and receiving royalties is no longer complicated. The Inventor's Bible is an in-depth how-to manual for both beginners and skilled entrepreneurs alike that helps you develop a realistic, workable plan, research your market, target potential business partners, and strike a good deal for your inventions. It tackles vital concerns, such as: What is my invention worth? What steps should I take first? Is free government help available? Who can I trust, and how can I keep from getting ripped off? Revised to reflect recent changes and innovations, this fourth edition includes: Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing Open Innovation Free Patenting Help New U.S. Patent Laws America Invents Act Freedom to Use Law Online Help for Inventors With The Inventor's Bible, your dream can become the world's next great invention"--

"The definitive guide for inventors, newly updated with the latest patenting laws, information on crowdfunding, and online resources"--

Introduction -- Commercialization -- Timing is (almost) everything -- Market and industry research -- Time to pick the lineup -- The plan comes together -- Brass tacks -- Victory through teamwork -- The end of the rainbow -- The future for inventor's agents -- Appendices. Appendix A. General information concerning patents ; Appendix B. Patent and trademark resource centers ; Appendix C. Invention evaluation criteria ; Appendix D. Risk/Reward ratio chart ; Appendix E. Simplified steps : a quick-reference flow chart of the invention commercialization process ; Appendix F. Disclosure agreement -- Resources. Government contacts ; Government programs ; Patent searching and patenting ; Research resources ; Small business resources ; Inventor resources ; Crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, and open innovation -- Glossary -- Patent and new product marketing workbook.