Who to contact if you have an idea for an invention?

Inventors! Call 1-800-INVENTION (1-800-468-3684) or fill out our inventor information request form to find out how InventHelp can assist you.

Where can I get help for my invention?

Inventors Assistance Center

Toll-Free. 800-786-9199.
Local. 571-272-1000.
TTY/TDD. 800-877-8339.

How do I get an invention with no money?

I Have an Invention Idea But No Money: Here’s What to Do!

Examine Your Invention Idea.
Ensure There Isn’t an Outstanding Patent for Your Idea.
Keep Documentation of Your Invention Idea.
Apply for a Patent for Your Invention.
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Take Out a Personal or Business Loan to Fund Your Invention.

What do I do if I invent something?

How to Turn Your Invention Idea Into a Product

Step 1: Document and Record Your Invention Ideas.
Step 2: Make Sure Your Invention is Not Already Patented.
Step 3: Do Some Research to Make Sure Your Idea Has a Market.
Step 4: Make a Prototype (i.e., prove your idea can work in real life)
Step 5: File a Patent.

How do you get a grant for an invention?

The federal government is usually the best source of grants for inventions; private organizations are more likely to offer funding if the invention could have a positive impact on society. Check both public and private funding as you research potential grant opportunities.

How much does a patent cost?

A patent can cost from $900 for a do-it-yourself application to between $5,000 and $10,000+ with the help of patent lawyers. A patent protects an invention and the cost of the process to get the patent will depend on the type of patent (provisional, non-provisional, or utility) and the complexity of the invention.

Where to go if you have an idea for a product?

Whether you want to produce and market your invention yourself or license it to another company, the only way to make money from your invention and to guarantee that no one will steal your idea is to file a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

How do I invent my idea?

Step 1: Believe in yourself.
Step 2: Find a problem worth solving.
Step 3: Do basic market research (before investing money)
Step 4: Build a prototype (and test your idea)
Step 5: Protect your idea.
Step 6: Manufacture or license your idea (or, “inventor for royalties” versus “entrepreneurial inventor”)

How do you sell an idea to a company without them stealing it?

You can sell an idea to a company without a patent. You need a way to stop them from stealing the idea from you. One way to do that without a patent is with a nondisclosure agreement, aka NDA. The NDA would limit the company’s ability to use your idea without paying you for it.

How do I file for a patent?

How to File a Patent in X Steps

Search the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Find a patent attorney.
Determine what type of patent you need.
File a provisional patent application.
Become a Registered eFiler.
Gather information for your formal application.
Complete and review your formal application.

How do I get a loan for a patent?

Apply for Federal Funding

Apply for Federal Funding.
Apply for federal funding.
The U.S. federal departments gather their granting opportunities in a website, grants.gov, that provides an efficient way to navigate between all the U.S. departments’ granting offices.
Submit a Financial Request to SBIR.

What is the cheapest way to get a patent?

Cheapest way to get a patent

Do-It-Yourself (Draft it and File it Yourself)
Cost of Filing It Yourself.
Still To Expensive?
Cost of Filing It Yourself.
Fiverr & Other Low Cost Options.
If Budgets Allow – The Better Option Is to Use an Attorney.
The Cost of An Attorney.

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