much from everyone even after being in business for a long time..
you are never too old to learn...:).
When people have spent much of their time in developing a new product
all they want to do is to protect their baby.They run and spend
thousands of dollars with a patent attorney...
Of course it all depends what product they want to protect...it has to be such
a unique product. If a fight should develop ..yes, an attorney will handle the case
for you, but at a high price and the billing starts ticking away...each month...
The billing to prepare for a court case is astronomical...it can run quickly
from many thousands per month to 6 figures...Most people do not have that
sort of money to burn and end up backing out.
I have seen first hand what can take place.and I have mentioned it here before
that realistically someone can alter a part of your patent and you do not have a
leg to stand on to fight the case..you can fight but that
doesn't mean you will win...
It's a big win-win for the attorney of course. as they will want you to fight...and
yes you are paying for it..with little return...
I deal with all major retail chains and I do not know of one personally
that will take your idea and pay you for it...and get it made for you that
doesn't happen...
Major buyers are under such pressure and under the gun and have very little
time on their hands..Have you seen right now all the stores have major
sales as things are not moving...Life has changed big time in business
over the last 2 years...
My advice is to start small build your foundation first...build your brand name...
and become a hero locally first...then venture to bigger pastures only after
you have successfully built a strong foundation and that takes time...
Everyone starting out wants to hit a home run each time they are up to bat....
A buyer does not even want to waste their time if you are coming in with
one small item show them...and that is why they see distributors...as
they will come in and show them a number of products...and that way it is more productive,...for them..
Perhaps trying to go and find a distributor may be a better way to go for
anyone who wants to expands their lines...
On the Pet line...they have the big Pet Trade shows a few times per year and
you get buyers there from all over the US that come to buy...
Blessings, Karmen.
Patrick <datafoxx@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hy Karmen,
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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