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Unread 23-05-2006, 19:43
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Re: Invention help

Like said above, don't call one of those "we'll patent and market your invention" commercials on TV. They are bogus.

Do a patent search first. Think of all possible ways it could be described. If your idea is unique, put it on paper in as much detail as possible, and send it to yourself through the US Postal Service and do not open it when you get it. This proves you came up with the idea at latest the date of postmark if there is ever any dispute of who had the idea first.

Take a look around for some software applications that are made to help you write a patent. I'm sure there are many.
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