Its so nice to have intelligent discourse in an open forum. I
believe you made my point. Patents are all they're cracked up to
be. Getting the product out into the market first is even more
important. Some companies will even be willing to license a product
without a patent just to lock up being first to the market with it. I
never suggested that a patent be consumated, only a provisional
patent to provide some idea protection for a limited time (one
year). It gives them enough time to figure out how to market it.
If I'm reading you right, you sound like you're in the positon to
analyze and advise. Although, I won't totally admit defeat and
concede the point, I think that all methods should be considered,
perhaps you have another solution that they may consider.
Best Regards,
Patrick Lalande
www.bucketsoffood.com
--- In entrepreneursathome@yahoogroups.com, Karmen Spencer-Stanovich
<KARMEN@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Patrick, you have very good suggestions, however I do not think
it will work
> the way you are saying it here...having been in manufacturing for
20 years.....
> In fact I know it would not work and it can become expensive....
> also it depends on the product..if it is worth taking out
expensive patents..
>
> I have seen people dish out thousands of dollars on patents only
to
> find themselves attending a Trade Show and having almost the
same
> identical products on display..a few booth away...
>
> I have designed many products and all have been home runs..
> Because once the designs are done I am always thinking of the
next big one.
> Right now in Target they are selling a few products that I had
designed and sold to
> another large chain of stores last year..
>
> The company that copied my designs and sold it to Target have a
strong bond there...
> When others copy you it is a form of flattery and in fashions
things change all the time...
>
> All they need to do is change a certain amount in a design
which is easy
> to do for some people...I decided a long time ago that I wanted
my time and
> focus to go on positive things...and what I designed yesterday
> I have already moved today to the next new design......
>
> Yesterday is over and done with..Karmen
>
> Patrick <datafoxx@...> wrote:
> I might suggest that you take a different tack. What if
you pt a
> sales letter ( a one page printed copy with your USP "Unique
Selling
> Propositon", a one line elevator pitch on it and then add 3-5
> features (the is) and benefits (the does) and take that to the
> players in that field. You'd probably have to do that face to face
> but the sales letter would get your foot in the door.
>
> If anyone is interested then they'll pay for the manufaturing and
> you'd just collect on the license.
>
> The only thing you'd need from a manufacturer is a price to
> manufacture and they'd already be able to price it...
>
> Just a quick review. License not sell. Maybe get the help of a
> product developer (someone other than the inventor) to market the
> license.
>
> Good Luck,
> Patrick Lalande
> www.bucketsoffood.com
>
> --- In entrepreneursathome@yahoogroups.com, "Kurt Schweitzer"
> <kurt@> wrote:
> >
> > What is the patent number, and in what country is it patented?
> >
> > I have worked with a patent broker who matches patent holders with
> > companies interested in licensing patents. I may be able to
connect
> > you, but I need to know the patent information first.
> >
> > Kurt Schweitzer
> > Urban Village Scooters
> > http://urbanvillagescooters.com
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In entrepreneursathome@yahoogroups.com, "tender2dtouch"
> > <tender2dtouch@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Everyone,
> > >
> > > I've been seeking to have my patented product manufactured. It
> is a
> > > reusable plastic storage bag with an entirely novel closure
> system.
> > >
> > > Presently, I have been making these bags on my own with a heat
> sealer,
> > > and they are fully functional.
> > >
> > > Since the product will be sold for a relatively low price, I
> cannot see
> > > the feasibility of continuing to hand-make each one.
> > >
> > > I have not been able to find a manufacturer willing to retool
so
> as
> > > implement the new closure.
> > >
> > > If anyone has any ideas on how best to proceed at this point, I
> would
> > > be grateful.
> > >
> > > Thank you for your time.
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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