We’ve talked before about the need to create a prototype as a way to sort out your idea and make it more real. And it my Inc.column last week, I talked about a tool that helps predict startup success. The report I covered notes that many startups “scale prematurely” – they jump past the discovery [...]
Last week we discussed the basics of patents, and how they can be set up efficiently by your attorney. This week, we learn about provisional patents, and the value of a patent to a company. Our expert is Edward Etkin, PC, a patent attorney. Wicked Start: What is a provisional patent, and why would you file [...]
Many entrepreneurs wonder if their ideas are unique enough to consider filing a patent. According to the dictionary, a patent is“a government authority to an individual or organization conferring a right or title, esp. the sole right to make, use, or sell some invention.” It is a way to protect your invention both nationally and [...]
A sample, prototype or working model is an excellent way to help bring your business idea to reality. Up until the time you’ve created a sample, or done some sample service or consulting for someone, your idea is usually just that. It’s tough to sell the donuts, widgets or a woven-underwater basket until you actually [...]