What Not To Do When You First Come Up With An Invention Idea

In this video Andrew will show you the key things NOT TO DO when you first come up with an invention idea.

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[caleb]

I don't understand why prototyping wouldn't be the first step. Every invention I've come up with I was solving a problem in my immediate life, so as a minimum I'd always make low-volume prototypes just to use them myself and let my friends/colleagues try it.

[kellyehrenman]

inventRight has saved me from repeating the same mistakes. Great information!

[calebsaddler]

Guilty of at least one I know, thanks Andrew. Sometimes it helps to go back to square one and make sure I'm on the right path.

[basmastersix]

Andrew thanks for the video! You are always so straight forward and don’t beat around the bush - truly appreciate your work!

[shamoonrizvi]

Thanks adam. Keep it up. Your videos give some hope about a future where i can innovate to help others. Nice work

[VincentStevenStudio]

I keep reptiles and I have some ideas for reptile pet products that are nowhere to be found in pet stores or online and would make reptile keeping a bit easier. I have the vision but I'm no engineer. Some of these require electronics. How do I go about making prototypes or finding someone to help me create them?

[talktimewitheddiej]

Great information, and that was free 👍

[soothermover]

I’ve got an invention that I’ve had ever since I was 12, and I’ve never seen the same product in the world I’m the first how do I go about this

[newts]

If I have an idea do I go straight to the company that it would benefit
I have drafted up my design and its specific are for there equipment only, would they pay for it or how do I protect myself

[alpha.anshuman]

Please make a video on how to get started from scratch to build a commercially available electric car.. Which is actually good in all selling points like safety and features..

[Dragam]

If there is no competition then it can be good to mark and make notes with dates & time so that you have proof. And today we have extra Auto security with our phones that surveillance us :s

[lindarivera]

So I should contact the companies give them my idea and see if they are willing to make it?

[manojvishnukumarjayakumar]

Wonderful explanation, keep up your good work

[dulcie]

Is the invent right boothcamp accredited institution? Like can you report to the doe about funding courses? Or is it just a straight one time payment?

[anonymouskeys]

What type of research is he talkin about when referring to prototyping.
If you have a shop of your own it's absolutely not a big deal. Sometimes a prototype is needed to adjust and get a feel of how practical it is.
I do agree with the sentiment about Pattent lawyers unless you get into hot water it's not necessary to have one. It is important to discuss Pattent law with them because it keeps you out of trouble and saves your wallet in the long run. It is extremely true that you have to compensate on a lot of your ideas but modification of the original blueprint is part of the engineering process. Don't be afraid to use more robust materials than the original versions because longer lasting products are an absolute rarity in our current culture.

[justynamozdzonek]

my name is justyna i love independent power sources invented self generating power system for emergency or other like back of the truck or ect

[alishamc]

Hey Andrew, I’ve been looking for good patent lawyers for around the Chicago suburbs. Do you have any recommendations?

[maplehouseknives]

How do you protect your idea when approaching licensing companies, what stops them from stealing the idea?

[empoweringquotesdaily]

I have an idea. And none of it is in the market. And the market for this thing is very huge.

[megalartgross]

What if there is nothing like my invention on the market to compare it to.