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What is involved in the process of creating a New Invention?

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Inventing is not hard - but there are right and wrong ways to invent. The following is a generalized list. There are many books and internet resources to provide you with in-depth information about these steps.

Write your idea down in an approved inventor's journal. This is a book specially designed with numbered pages so you cannot add information later. Record your date of original conception then keep a detailed record of your invention activities as you develop your ideas into reality.

Validate the originality and market worthiness of the invention. If your invention has ever existed, anywhere, at any time, created by any person, you can not claim ownership - it's already been invented. The initial search is a preliminary verification that the invention is worth further time and resources. It is not intended to be complete, but helps determine whether you should pay for a professional searching later on.

Create a working prototype. Prototypes begin with a drawing - like the ones that should be included in the inventor's journal. If you are computer proficient, you might create your drawing using a three dimensional drawing program. Prototypes can be made out of just about any material that will allow you to test your invention in 3-D.

Pursue a patent for your invention. It is important to keep in mind that not all inventions should be patented, and an inventor should not take on the nearly 2 years and high costs of pursuing a patent until they really understand how they will make money from it. If research leads you to believe that your invention can generate more money than it will cost you to proceed with a patent, then you should pursue a US Patent through a licensed patent attorney.

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