As a father of four, Richard P. Conway was helping one of his children learn how to ride a bike and while trying to hold on and run behind the bicycle, he thought, “there has to be a better way.” From there his journey as an Inventor to new product developer began. He has since […]
Inventors should know… A lab notebook containing accurate records can preserve patent rights. A laboratory notebook should include information such as: how the inventor came up with the idea; when the idea was “reduced to practice;” and evidence of invention such a hard copy of e-mail communications. Two of the most visible inventions from the […]
I have volunteered to speak at the first annual Inventor Exposition here in Western New York. The event is sponsored by the Small Business Development Center. The event is targeted to help inventors and entrepreneurs who wish to commercialize a product. There will be panelists speaking on topics relevant to manufacturing, marketing and distribution. Expo […]
I, Woz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon – Getting to the Core of Apple’s Inventor, by Steve Wozniak LoTempio Law Blog Book Review About the book In this autobiography, Steve Wozniak describes his life–before and after Apple. From his childhood where he learned about electronics from his father, to the time of the invention of […]
What Inventors Need to Know… An inventor does not need a prototype to file for patent protection. Many inventors incorrectly believe they need a working prototype in order to file an application for a patent. The law requires that a patent application include a description of the invention so that somebody skilled in the art […]
Thanks to Mark Tutton, CNN technology columnist for writing this week about how anyone can learn the Five Secrets of Innovation. Studies conclude that innovation is not an inherent trait, uncovering good ideas is a set of skills that anyone can learn. By looking for new ideas and as they relate to the world around […]
So you are an inventor with a new invention, what next? Inventors usually have a questions like: Should I get a prototype? Do I need to have a patent to protect the idea? Who can I speak about it to? Is it a good idea? Can I make money from it? Who can I trust? […]
How to License Your Million Dollar Idea, Second Edition, Harvey Reese LoTempio Law Blog Book Review About the book This book provides potential inventors information to take a product from the idea stage to a shelf on the store. The author Harvey Reese reveals his system for coming up with new ideas. He tells about […]