Q. 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?
A. 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
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?
Q. 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?
I also want to start up my own company. Any tips?
A. 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.
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?
Q. 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.
A. 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?
Q. 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.
A. 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.
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.
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