Inventing For Dummies

Full coverage of the ins and outs of inventing for profit

Protect your idea, develop a product —and start your business!

Did you have a great idea? Did you do anything about it? Did someone else? Inventing For Dummies is the smart and easy way to turn your big idea into big money. This non-intimidating guide covers every aspect of the invention process — from developing your idea, to patenting it, to building a prototype, to starting your own business.

Discover how to:

Conduct a patent search
Maintain your intellectual property rights
Build a prototype product
Determine production costs
Develop a unique brand
License your product to another company

THE DUMMIES WAY^®

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

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