“…the idea is my thing, but I’m new at this …” Without a doubt, this was the most common phrase among the inventors with whom we’ve spoken in the last 24 months. That we should roll up our sleeves to finally develop a clear method that guides inventors throughout the entire process. From the idea to the working product that is feasible for the market.
You have a great idea, but… now what? I hate to tell you this but, after the great idea, investors or major brands will not be lining up at the door to your home or office, clamoring to pay for your invention. If they’ve given you the typical “patent and get rich” pitch, that’s not the real world.
Turning ideas, patents and concepts into working prototypes is one of the major challenges faced by inventors and the innovation departments of consolidated companies. We discuss this on TVE thanks to the directors of the program Emprende TVE.
You’ve probably already received propositions to register your idea as a utility model. You may have been told that it’s a cheaper patent or the step prior to a patent. Nothing could be farther from the truth. We invite you to discover it.
The Utility Model. The false adrenaline of inventors. Read More »
What’s the difference between a utility model and a patent? Does it really protect my model to be the only one with the right to exploit it commercially? Discover the main differences between a utility model and a patent through four questions which we will answer by drawing upon the Law, our experience and, as always, common sense.
Differences between a Utility Model and a Patent Read More »
Does your prototype require electronic elements? If so, the short-term goal is not to get the best price for manufacturing printed circuit boards (PCBs) like hotcakes. It is essential to have iteration capability in circuits and component selection. This way, we will not only end up with electronic prototypes that work, but we’ll ensure that they are feasible in the immediate future.
Methodology for manufacturing electronic prototypes Read More »
🟢 Manufacturing prototypes in China
🟢 Risks of innovating in China
🟢 Advantages of manufacturing in China
Is it possible to manufacture a prototype in China? Risks and advantages Read More »
🟢 Prototyping cost
🟢 Formula to calculate price
🟢 Tips to reduce cost
How much does it cost to manufacture a working prototype? Read More »
🟢 What is an industrial partner?
🟢 What does an industrial partner contribute?
🟢 How to choose an industrial partner?
How to capture the industry’s interest with my idea or prototype? Read More »
🟢 Ideal time to patent.
🟢 What is a premature patent?
🟢 Risks of patenting too early