subject: Developing Your Invention Design: 3 Tips [print this page] After getting your invention idea down on paper, it is time for you to develop the design which will ultimately lead to you building a prototype and getting a patent. Developing the design is necessary as you will need to have a working product to show potential financiers and marketing companies. At the same time, it will also be a worrying time for you, as you will need to involve other people and you will naturally want to keep your invention secret.
*Keeping It Confidential
When getting help in developing your invention, you need to make sure not only that the company you hire is qualified to do so but that it is a bona fide one. The most important factor here is confidentiality and you need to make sure that the company will be discreet and that your invention idea will be safe with them. At the end of the day you need to get your invention developed so you must insist on a confidentiality agreement being signed to protect your invention.
*Getting professional help
There are many inventors who don't bother to get professional help to develop their inventions, while others are not aware that the opportunities exist. But there are many companies who will help you develop your invention from start to finish and will make sure that each and every element of the design has been incorporated so that you have a working prototype. This will help you market your invention more effectively. So if you want to get your product on the market, you need to get professional help.
There are also companies that can help you online, and help you keep your invention safe. If you want to develop your invention yourself, there are web sites that have courses on invention development and marketing.
*Looking for the right company
While looking for companies that will be able to help you with your invention development, make sure that they are trustworthy. Always research the companies and verify their credibility so that you can avoid the ones you feel will not serve your purpose, or who may be more interested in your invention than helping you.
Your priority is to make sure your invention is safe while you are developing its design. This stage of the process is when your invention is at high risk because you have to put your faith in the company whose services you have hired. For this reason, you need to ensure that the company will provide you with everything you need, including confidentiality.
