Let me start by saying this is something that has been on my mind for a few years now. It didn't just pop in my head last week or last month. I work in logistic / distribution type of stuff. A few years ago i had this idea about a new type of safety device that could be applied across thousands of different jobs around the country and the world for that matter. I am not going to get into details or specifics here for obvious reasons.
My question for everyone here is a couple things.
First- what is the best way to go about getting funding for a patent? Do i just start by talking to a patent lawyer first? And see what they recommend?
Second- I have heard of a poor man's patent where you document the idea and send it to yourself in a sealed envelope. But I have also read this method does not really work. Does anyone here know?
I know there are a million other things to work out. Like do i just sell this idea to another company and let them have all the headaches. Or do i just go and do this on my own. Keep in mind here, my time schedule and financial resources are pretty limited. But i am unwise to sit around and not do anything. I really dont have anything to lose.
Let me know what you all think. I basically have a lot of ideas and am trying to weigh out all the options. Opinions?
My question for everyone here is a couple things.
First- what is the best way to go about getting funding for a patent? Do i just start by talking to a patent lawyer first? And see what they recommend?
Second- I have heard of a poor man's patent where you document the idea and send it to yourself in a sealed envelope. But I have also read this method does not really work. Does anyone here know?
I know there are a million other things to work out. Like do i just sell this idea to another company and let them have all the headaches. Or do i just go and do this on my own. Keep in mind here, my time schedule and financial resources are pretty limited. But i am unwise to sit around and not do anything. I really dont have anything to lose.
Let me know what you all think. I basically have a lot of ideas and am trying to weigh out all the options. Opinions?
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