At 57, I consider myself to be a Jack Of All Trades And Master Of Nothing. I was a struggling actor for 25 years. During that time I learned a little about a lot of things, and would like to pass along some of that knowledge. I live in California with my beautiful wife and a menagerie of pets.
Why are there so many companies that prey on the hopes and dreams of the average person? I guess it's because there are so many of us with big hopes and dreams. For anyone who has read my article, Invention Companies Offer Patent Help and Other Scams, you know I'm referring to, once again, the invention scheme. This time I would like to caution my readers about the Invention Listing Websites. For those of you, who are not familiar with them, let me explain the difference between the two scams. As I discussed in my other article, the invention companies try to get your money in a variety of ways, starting with a patent search. They then gladly take your idea from concept to a licensing agreement, all for a fee of course. So where does one turn when they decide to develop and market an invention on their own? That's where the invention listing Websites come in. Incidently, that is what I am currently in the process of doing. On my own, my project now has a provisional patent, and I've just started to market it. Many of you may even have a prototype and a non provisional patent.
Well for those of you who are looking for help marketing at any stage, here are a few suggestions that might just help you keep your shirt, in the mean time. There are several tactics the listing companies use to try to take your hard earned cash. Some of them offer a one time charge, while others have yearly and even monthly fees. Their packages start at about $25 a month and will range up in the thousands, with, of course, no guarantee that you will ever sell your idea. You might not need a prototype, but you should have a website that details your invention. That is where they can really take you, so be careful. Get a friend or a student to design something for you that won't cost an arm and a leg. Watch out for these sites implied success stories as well. All of them showcase the big corporations that are looking for the next best idea, and of course, their successful clients. Most of the big companies only accept projects that are patented, so be aware of that.
The greatest threats to your pocket book, however, are those companies that offer something for FREE. I can't tell you how much time I have wasted on filling out free listings, only to discover it was all a bait and switch tactic. These companies will offer a free listing or even a web page, but you have to sign up for a monthly or yearly agreement, or it is worthless. Believe me, after hours and hours of research, I have found a handful of companies that seem to be legitimately trying to help. I want you to know that I am not making any referral fee for my recommendations. These are free listings Websites that have no catches to post your invention for FREE. Keep in mind that most of them won't allow projects that don't have at least a provisional patent status. They are also trying to sell you their products and services, but do let you list for free.
InvenBay... will review your project to determine if they want to invest in it before they list it for free. They also have a place to blog where fellow inventors can have questions answered.
InvenTube... is a FREE service to the New Product Industry. Finally a place where creative thinkers can share, network, and collaborate. Your listing includes a picture.
Inventorspot....allows the most detailed description of your invention including a picture. They also preview it before it if listed. You can network with other inventors in the forum.
Inventmail... is your community. It will rely on the members of the community bringing their knowledge, experience, skills, contacts and expertise to the table. They offer a beautiful site where you can post your invention or article and get feedback from the other members.
Dreams To Market...lets you have a small listing for free. The good stuff will cost you.
I hope this information will help you. I know it will save some time. If you would like to read my other article or perhaps get the links to these FREE sites, please go to:
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