Inventions and Product Ideas

Licensing Another Company's Property: A How-To
April 02, 2008, 9:30 AM
he same principles used in trying to license your own product essentially apply, although in reverse! The first step I recommend is attending the annual industry licensing show held in New York City. Although held only once a year, the event is jam-packed and full of important and essential information and opportunities.

Selling the Magic
March 31, 2008, 9:00 AM
The creative aspect of inventing is magical. Magical in its surreal quality, its sudden burst forth, and the endless possibility it offers. But unfortunately, that magical moment is also very, very brief. And after its over, our work begins.

Kim Babjak - Home Shopping TV Product Expert
March 28, 2008, 9:30 AM
As I've made clear, my specialty is in licensing. But if you're interested in bringing your product to market yourself, Kim Babjak may have the resources and answers you need. A QVC agent and president of her company "KimCo Manufacturing", Kim has extensive experience in bringing products to market around the world.

The Man - The Legend - John Osher, Inventor of the Spin Brush Part II
March 26, 2008, 9:30 AM
John Osher and his design team had conceived of a potentially great idea. How did they go about bringing it to life?

The Man - The Legend - John Osher, Inventor of the Spin Brush Part I
March 24, 2008, 9:30 AM
John Osher is the protagonist of that story. You know it well. It inspired you to begin inventing and continues to give you hope in the darkest of days. It's as rare as it is remarkable. For John Osher, lightning has indeed struck twice. And three and four times… ...

Interview with Inventor Mentor Jack Lander - Part II
March 21, 2008, 9:30 AM
An additional test that may be performed to assess your product’s marketability is to approach a buyer. However, this must be done in a very specific way.

Interview with Inventor Mentor Jack Lander - Part I
March 19, 2008, 9:30 AM
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing "Inventor-Mentor" Jack Lander, one of the most experienced advisors in our community.

Keeping Invention Contests in Perspective
March 17, 2008, 9:30 AM
Your chance of winning a contest is low. And ultimately, you’re placing your future in another person’s hands. Successful inventors hustle.

"The Million Dollar Idea In You" - Part II
March 14, 2008, 11:10 AM
"A lot of inventing is finding the right problem to work on. If you can identify a really great problem, a unique, interesting, and highly relevant problem, then you already have a great start on the solution. The problem is as important as the solution. If you take the time to uncover really neat problems, you'll be impressed with the quality of solutions you will produce." ...

"The Million Dollar Idea In You" - Part I
March 12, 2008, 1:10 PM
"The most important thing is that you've done your homework, you've fully read and understand the material and customized your presentation towards the desires of the client. Other than that, if your product has a sincere benefit, it'll shine through. Visuals always help." ...