How can I pitch a marketing idea to a company without getting screwed?

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Jables

I have ideas for several companies and I want to pitch it to them, but I don't know how to go about it. I have no experience in marketing and I want to know how to approach it without loosing any credit for my idea. Any ideas?

Answer
It would be easier to win a 100 million dollar jackpot in the Powerball lottery.

Almost universally all companies do not want any unsolicited advice. They'll practically cover their ears and run from you.

First thing you might think it's good idea but they might not. And without a cost benefit analysis it's hard to tell if your idea is workable or even profitable. Does it require an investment? Does it mean the company has to change its current business practices? Also many companies have vested interests that are not obvious to people outside of their management.

Second they don't want to hear it because they might be working on something similar but don't want to be accused of "stealing" your idea. Even if your case has no merit, it makes for bad publicity and they still have to spend money on lawyers to defend themselves.

Ideas are strange comodities and everyone from Hollywood studios to local businesses loath to pay for them. Every CEO and owner thinks they are smarter than the average person on the street and they already pay for creative thinkers -so why should they listen to you? If they want new ideas they will often sponsor contests or actually read what's in the sugestion box, two regular sources of ideas at little or no cost to them.

The big question is -what is your idea? -can it be patented? -does it really give a company a real edge, or does it make the company more appealing to a niche market that they aren't interested in? And once again few companies would buy a "naked" idea without a business plan; any idea without a plan is just speculation.

Can you put your pitch in 25 words or less and then back it up with a 50 page anaylsis? If not you'll probably be turned away at the door. Anyway if it's not all thought out other people will add or subtract from your idea and take some of credit for themselves.

I would sugest learning about the industry you want to improve. Maybe try to contact some of the company CEO's but unless you're working for an ad agency or a consulting firm expect to be screwed.

How can I get a fad hat idea out there to sell at retail? Where would I start?

Roger

I have had a new idea for a fad hat for over 6 years now. How would you even market such an idea? Are there designer companies looking for new ideas like this?

Answer
Check this website http://www.retail-vision.co.uk
get in touch with them and they can help you reach your product or idea to the world

How do I patent my idea / start my own business?

xtina_mi

I have a few ideas that I would like to get out there and present to companies or get the rights to. Where do I begin?? I have no idea what the first steps are.
I also want to start up my own company. Any tips?

Answer
Ideas can not be patented/copyrighted.

There is no one solution to 'how starting your business' questions, however, a good starting point would be writing a business plan. Also, you should run through a feasability study or marketing plan to see if the business would be profitable.. no matter how good your idea is, if it doesn't make money... you get the point. Then pick a business type inc, llc, partnership, etc. Then start selling the product.

How to go about protecting my cartoon idea from all directions?

Cage

Alright so I have an idea for a television cartoon that I think is really great (Dont we all lol). I just want to know is there a way to copyright/patent the characters look, story plot and if possible character voice and personality? I just want to protect the crap out of the idea, since I've heard of situations where a company will turn the idea down telling the creator they arent interested, then turn around and basicly steal the idea and use it anyways without paying the guy who gave them the idea.

Answer
I've had a situation similar to this. (wanting to protect an idea). Sadly, you can only copyright names, character designs and exact words. Actual plots or ideas cannot be copyrighted. (Ex- Dracula and Vampires, REPO! and Repo Men). Unless someone takes the story literally word-for-word, there is no actual way to keep someone from taking your plot/idea. Even character designs can be a bit tricky to copyright due to parody and slight changes.

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How to go about protecting my cartoon idea from all directions?

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Cage

Alright so I have an idea for a television cartoon that I think is really great (Dont we all lol). I just want to know is there a way to copyright/patent the characters look, story plot and if possible character voice and personality? I just want to protect the crap out of the idea, since I've heard of situations where a company will turn the idea down telling the creator they arent interested, then turn around and basicly steal the idea and use it anyways without paying the guy who gave them the idea.

Answer
I've had a situation similar to this. (wanting to protect an idea). Sadly, you can only copyright names, character designs and exact words. Actual plots or ideas cannot be copyrighted. (Ex- Dracula and Vampires, REPO! and Repo Men). Unless someone takes the story literally word-for-word, there is no actual way to keep someone from taking your plot/idea. Even character designs can be a bit tricky to copyright due to parody and slight changes.

What is the easiest way to protect an idea without a patent?

Les B

Getting a patent on a good idea is a waste of money. A large company can use the idea knowing you probably do not have the money to protect the idea. I just want to explain the idea and not get cheated. I am not looking for billions of dollars. I am willing to release my idea for a little money such as royalties.

Answer
First off, you can't patent an "idea." You have to have a working prototype, and you can patent it. You can also patent the technique.

That being said, a patent is designed to prevent exactly what you say. If you have a patent and a large company takes your idea, you sue them, and poof, you win.

It sounds like, however, you aren't looking to patent your idea anyway. It sounds like you are looking to sell your idea to a company so that they can produce it. If that's the case, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in contract law, and let them know what you are trying to do. They can probably help you make sure that you can get your deal done and still be protected.

How do you pitch an idea to an established business?

Teacher La

I would like to pitch an idea to an established business with several stores nationwide. How do I go about this without the fear of idea theft?

Answer
Wow, that's not an easy job actually.

First you have to patent or trademark your idea. Go and find out from your local patent authority on how you can patent your ideas and protect them idea theft.

If you are successful in patenting that idea, then you can start pitching to the large businesses and then see if they would buy your patent.

I would suggest you NEVER go into that pitching session without first protecting your idea.

However I do suggest you throw that idea around your family and friends and allow them to refine the idea for you better.

While you need to protect your idea, you also need a second opinion about it from people who would not steal the idea. =)

What is the best way to protect an idea for a software?

Looking fo

I have an idea for a software that can be downloaded from a website; what is the fastest way to protect my idea? Can I get my business plan copywritten?

Answer
A business plan can not be copywritten because it is just a plan and it has nothing to do with a specific product, but rather a plan for your business. I am pretty sure that you can actually buy a patent for your idea if it is unique. Check out the official patent website for more information: http://uspto.gov/

When you offer the software for download, make sure you put your company name into the software and put that your company has full copyrights to it to try and scare people off from trying to copy your idea.

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How can I offer an idea to a company and not have that idea used by the company without compensation?

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alreadyinu

I have what I think is a great idea that I think an internet search engine business might find very profitable. What can I do to protect my idea from being used by the business without rewarding me for it. Thanks.

Answer
copyright your idea and get a patent for it if it's an invention

What company should I try to sell my idea to? How do I start to sell my product idea to companies?

Karlie

I have a good idea and want to sell my idea to a company.

Answer
Hi,
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.

If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.

I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!

Good Luck :)

What is the craziest idea in all of physics?

Q. Also, which idea in physics is the most fun?

Which physics idea is the most beautiful?

This only goes for widely accepted theories/ideas in physics, nothing that has been discredited or has more detractors than proponents.

Answer
Crazy ideas:

1) Quantum tunneling: there's a particle over here on one side of a barrier. Suddenly its
over there on the other side. But it never traversed the space between!
Proven.

2) Superposition of states: (The universe 'knows'
when we are watching). Particles exist in a combination of possible quantum states, until they are observed. Observation collapses the
Schrodinger probability wave function, causing the particle to take on one of the possible states.
Theory.

3) Entanglement and non-locality: What happens
to particle "A" over here has an effect on particle
"B"...waaaaay over there. But they are not connected in any way, plus they are too far apart
for any signal to travel between them if they were
somehow connected. Spooky action at a distance?
Proven.


Beautiful ideas:

General Relativity: the way time/space/velocity/geometry
are all inter-related.

String/ M-theory


All personal preference, of course.

How can I pitch a marketing idea to a company without getting screwed?

Jables

I have ideas for several companies and I want to pitch it to them, but I don't know how to go about it. I have no experience in marketing and I want to know how to approach it without loosing any credit for my idea. Any ideas?

Answer
It would be easier to win a 100 million dollar jackpot in the Powerball lottery.

Almost universally all companies do not want any unsolicited advice. They'll practically cover their ears and run from you.

First thing you might think it's good idea but they might not. And without a cost benefit analysis it's hard to tell if your idea is workable or even profitable. Does it require an investment? Does it mean the company has to change its current business practices? Also many companies have vested interests that are not obvious to people outside of their management.

Second they don't want to hear it because they might be working on something similar but don't want to be accused of "stealing" your idea. Even if your case has no merit, it makes for bad publicity and they still have to spend money on lawyers to defend themselves.

Ideas are strange comodities and everyone from Hollywood studios to local businesses loath to pay for them. Every CEO and owner thinks they are smarter than the average person on the street and they already pay for creative thinkers -so why should they listen to you? If they want new ideas they will often sponsor contests or actually read what's in the sugestion box, two regular sources of ideas at little or no cost to them.

The big question is -what is your idea? -can it be patented? -does it really give a company a real edge, or does it make the company more appealing to a niche market that they aren't interested in? And once again few companies would buy a "naked" idea without a business plan; any idea without a plan is just speculation.

Can you put your pitch in 25 words or less and then back it up with a 50 page anaylsis? If not you'll probably be turned away at the door. Anyway if it's not all thought out other people will add or subtract from your idea and take some of credit for themselves.

I would sugest learning about the industry you want to improve. Maybe try to contact some of the company CEO's but unless you're working for an ad agency or a consulting firm expect to be screwed.

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How can I offer an idea to a company and not have that idea used by the company without compensation?

idea image

alreadyinu

I have what I think is a great idea that I think an internet search engine business might find very profitable. What can I do to protect my idea from being used by the business without rewarding me for it. Thanks.

Answer
copyright your idea and get a patent for it if it's an invention

What company should I try to sell my idea to? How do I start to sell my product idea to companies?

Karlie

I have a good idea and want to sell my idea to a company.

Answer
Hi,
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.

If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.

I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!

Good Luck :)

What is the craziest idea in all of physics?

Q. Also, which idea in physics is the most fun?

Which physics idea is the most beautiful?

This only goes for widely accepted theories/ideas in physics, nothing that has been discredited or has more detractors than proponents.

Answer
Crazy ideas:

1) Quantum tunneling: there's a particle over here on one side of a barrier. Suddenly its
over there on the other side. But it never traversed the space between!
Proven.

2) Superposition of states: (The universe 'knows'
when we are watching). Particles exist in a combination of possible quantum states, until they are observed. Observation collapses the
Schrodinger probability wave function, causing the particle to take on one of the possible states.
Theory.

3) Entanglement and non-locality: What happens
to particle "A" over here has an effect on particle
"B"...waaaaay over there. But they are not connected in any way, plus they are too far apart
for any signal to travel between them if they were
somehow connected. Spooky action at a distance?
Proven.


Beautiful ideas:

General Relativity: the way time/space/velocity/geometry
are all inter-related.

String/ M-theory


All personal preference, of course.

How can I pitch a marketing idea to a company without getting screwed?

Jables

I have ideas for several companies and I want to pitch it to them, but I don't know how to go about it. I have no experience in marketing and I want to know how to approach it without loosing any credit for my idea. Any ideas?

Answer
It would be easier to win a 100 million dollar jackpot in the Powerball lottery.

Almost universally all companies do not want any unsolicited advice. They'll practically cover their ears and run from you.

First thing you might think it's good idea but they might not. And without a cost benefit analysis it's hard to tell if your idea is workable or even profitable. Does it require an investment? Does it mean the company has to change its current business practices? Also many companies have vested interests that are not obvious to people outside of their management.

Second they don't want to hear it because they might be working on something similar but don't want to be accused of "stealing" your idea. Even if your case has no merit, it makes for bad publicity and they still have to spend money on lawyers to defend themselves.

Ideas are strange comodities and everyone from Hollywood studios to local businesses loath to pay for them. Every CEO and owner thinks they are smarter than the average person on the street and they already pay for creative thinkers -so why should they listen to you? If they want new ideas they will often sponsor contests or actually read what's in the sugestion box, two regular sources of ideas at little or no cost to them.

The big question is -what is your idea? -can it be patented? -does it really give a company a real edge, or does it make the company more appealing to a niche market that they aren't interested in? And once again few companies would buy a "naked" idea without a business plan; any idea without a plan is just speculation.

Can you put your pitch in 25 words or less and then back it up with a 50 page anaylsis? If not you'll probably be turned away at the door. Anyway if it's not all thought out other people will add or subtract from your idea and take some of credit for themselves.

I would sugest learning about the industry you want to improve. Maybe try to contact some of the company CEO's but unless you're working for an ad agency or a consulting firm expect to be screwed.

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How can I offer an idea to a company and not have that idea used by the company without compensation?

idea image

alreadyinu

I have what I think is a great idea that I think an internet search engine business might find very profitable. What can I do to protect my idea from being used by the business without rewarding me for it. Thanks.

Answer
copyright your idea and get a patent for it if it's an invention

What company should I try to sell my idea to? How do I start to sell my product idea to companies?

Karlie

I have a good idea and want to sell my idea to a company.

Answer
Hi,
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.

If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.

I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!

Good Luck :)

What is the craziest idea in all of physics?

Q. Also, which idea in physics is the most fun?

Which physics idea is the most beautiful?

This only goes for widely accepted theories/ideas in physics, nothing that has been discredited or has more detractors than proponents.

Answer
Crazy ideas:

1) Quantum tunneling: there's a particle over here on one side of a barrier. Suddenly its
over there on the other side. But it never traversed the space between!
Proven.

2) Superposition of states: (The universe 'knows'
when we are watching). Particles exist in a combination of possible quantum states, until they are observed. Observation collapses the
Schrodinger probability wave function, causing the particle to take on one of the possible states.
Theory.

3) Entanglement and non-locality: What happens
to particle "A" over here has an effect on particle
"B"...waaaaay over there. But they are not connected in any way, plus they are too far apart
for any signal to travel between them if they were
somehow connected. Spooky action at a distance?
Proven.


Beautiful ideas:

General Relativity: the way time/space/velocity/geometry
are all inter-related.

String/ M-theory


All personal preference, of course.

How can I pitch a marketing idea to a company without getting screwed?

Jables

I have ideas for several companies and I want to pitch it to them, but I don't know how to go about it. I have no experience in marketing and I want to know how to approach it without loosing any credit for my idea. Any ideas?

Answer
It would be easier to win a 100 million dollar jackpot in the Powerball lottery.

Almost universally all companies do not want any unsolicited advice. They'll practically cover their ears and run from you.

First thing you might think it's good idea but they might not. And without a cost benefit analysis it's hard to tell if your idea is workable or even profitable. Does it require an investment? Does it mean the company has to change its current business practices? Also many companies have vested interests that are not obvious to people outside of their management.

Second they don't want to hear it because they might be working on something similar but don't want to be accused of "stealing" your idea. Even if your case has no merit, it makes for bad publicity and they still have to spend money on lawyers to defend themselves.

Ideas are strange comodities and everyone from Hollywood studios to local businesses loath to pay for them. Every CEO and owner thinks they are smarter than the average person on the street and they already pay for creative thinkers -so why should they listen to you? If they want new ideas they will often sponsor contests or actually read what's in the sugestion box, two regular sources of ideas at little or no cost to them.

The big question is -what is your idea? -can it be patented? -does it really give a company a real edge, or does it make the company more appealing to a niche market that they aren't interested in? And once again few companies would buy a "naked" idea without a business plan; any idea without a plan is just speculation.

Can you put your pitch in 25 words or less and then back it up with a 50 page anaylsis? If not you'll probably be turned away at the door. Anyway if it's not all thought out other people will add or subtract from your idea and take some of credit for themselves.

I would sugest learning about the industry you want to improve. Maybe try to contact some of the company CEO's but unless you're working for an ad agency or a consulting firm expect to be screwed.

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What company should I try to sell my idea to? How do I start to sell my product idea to companies?

idea image

Karlie

I have a good idea and want to sell my idea to a company.

Answer
Hi,
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.

If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.

I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!

Good Luck :)

What is the craziest idea in all of physics?

Q. Also, which idea in physics is the most fun?

Which physics idea is the most beautiful?

This only goes for widely accepted theories/ideas in physics, nothing that has been discredited or has more detractors than proponents.

Answer
Crazy ideas:

1) Quantum tunneling: there's a particle over here on one side of a barrier. Suddenly its
over there on the other side. But it never traversed the space between!
Proven.

2) Superposition of states: (The universe 'knows'
when we are watching). Particles exist in a combination of possible quantum states, until they are observed. Observation collapses the
Schrodinger probability wave function, causing the particle to take on one of the possible states.
Theory.

3) Entanglement and non-locality: What happens
to particle "A" over here has an effect on particle
"B"...waaaaay over there. But they are not connected in any way, plus they are too far apart
for any signal to travel between them if they were
somehow connected. Spooky action at a distance?
Proven.


Beautiful ideas:

General Relativity: the way time/space/velocity/geometry
are all inter-related.

String/ M-theory


All personal preference, of course.

How can I pitch a marketing idea to a company without getting screwed?

Jables

I have ideas for several companies and I want to pitch it to them, but I don't know how to go about it. I have no experience in marketing and I want to know how to approach it without loosing any credit for my idea. Any ideas?

Answer
It would be easier to win a 100 million dollar jackpot in the Powerball lottery.

Almost universally all companies do not want any unsolicited advice. They'll practically cover their ears and run from you.

First thing you might think it's good idea but they might not. And without a cost benefit analysis it's hard to tell if your idea is workable or even profitable. Does it require an investment? Does it mean the company has to change its current business practices? Also many companies have vested interests that are not obvious to people outside of their management.

Second they don't want to hear it because they might be working on something similar but don't want to be accused of "stealing" your idea. Even if your case has no merit, it makes for bad publicity and they still have to spend money on lawyers to defend themselves.

Ideas are strange comodities and everyone from Hollywood studios to local businesses loath to pay for them. Every CEO and owner thinks they are smarter than the average person on the street and they already pay for creative thinkers -so why should they listen to you? If they want new ideas they will often sponsor contests or actually read what's in the sugestion box, two regular sources of ideas at little or no cost to them.

The big question is -what is your idea? -can it be patented? -does it really give a company a real edge, or does it make the company more appealing to a niche market that they aren't interested in? And once again few companies would buy a "naked" idea without a business plan; any idea without a plan is just speculation.

Can you put your pitch in 25 words or less and then back it up with a 50 page anaylsis? If not you'll probably be turned away at the door. Anyway if it's not all thought out other people will add or subtract from your idea and take some of credit for themselves.

I would sugest learning about the industry you want to improve. Maybe try to contact some of the company CEO's but unless you're working for an ad agency or a consulting firm expect to be screwed.

How can I get a fad hat idea out there to sell at retail? Where would I start?

Roger

I have had a new idea for a fad hat for over 6 years now. How would you even market such an idea? Are there designer companies looking for new ideas like this?

Answer
Check this website http://www.retail-vision.co.uk
get in touch with them and they can help you reach your product or idea to the world

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How can I determine if my idea has sufficient intellectual property value to be protected?

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al mond

My idea explains an idea of something formed over many Millenium. In its present application it is used erroneously with results that are poor. My idea corrects this wrong conclusion. I don't wish to use a lawyer to find out.

Answer
Copyright basics: You can't copyright an "idea."

You might get a big "congratulation" if you prove the other guy was wrong but you can't copyright it.

Copyright does not protect facts, IDEAS, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect

Note: if you write a book or essay about the idea, then that book or essay can be copyrighted, even when the "idea" can't be copyrighted.

Now since you provide not much detail it's hard to tell if you are simply not using the right words and if you could qualify for some other protection like a patent.

Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/

What is the process for getting an idea turned into a product made of plastic?

Stan Good

I have an idea for a product I wish to sell. I am unsure how someone gets their idea made into a tangible item. My idea is basically a plastic storage container that has a novel use. How do you go from an idea written on a piece of paper to a physical plastic storage container?

Answer
first you get a patent on your idea,then you find someone to make it for you.

How can I offer an idea to a company and not have that idea used by the company without compensation?

alreadyinu

I have what I think is a great idea that I think an internet search engine business might find very profitable. What can I do to protect my idea from being used by the business without rewarding me for it. Thanks.

Answer
copyright your idea and get a patent for it if it's an invention

What company should I try to sell my idea to? How do I start to sell my product idea to companies?

Karlie

I have a good idea and want to sell my idea to a company.

Answer
Hi,
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.

If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.

I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!

Good Luck :)

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