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The Whole 9-Yards To Success

Friday, February 19, 2010 7:08 am

How to become a successful inventor? Here’s the “whole 9-yards”:
1. Fill a need or solve a problem cost-effectively.
2. Become an invention process expert.
3. Be diligent.
4. Hire competent professionals.
5. Listen to, and sort out, criticism.
6. Coordinate legal, engineering and marketing efforts.
7. Be in charge.
8. Be persistent but don’t be stubborn.
9. Be realistic – it will cost money.

Now that you know the “whole 9-yards” of being a successful inventor, there are a few final words of caution for small-entity inventors.

Resist the urge to be your own patent attorney. An inventor should always use the services of a Patent Attorney or Agent licensed by the Patent Office for assistance. It is important to note that not all attorneys are licensed to do patent work. It is best to find a patent practitioner accustomed to working with small-entity inventors. Be involved in the patent application preparation by directing your attorney/agent to incorporate what you consider to be the best advice from your technical and marketing team. Just as an inventor should never be their own patent attorney, nor should an inventor allow an un-licensed person to prepare a patent application in order to save money. Using a licensed patent practitioner is an absolute must.

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