I have no idea who to sell my ideas to

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This discussion centers on the challenges of selling ideas and patents. Participants clarify that companies typically purchase patents rather than mere ideas. The conversation highlights the importance of having resources to develop inventions before attempting to sell patents. Ultimately, the thread concludes with a note of encouragement but acknowledges the difficulties faced by individuals without the means to build their inventions.

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  • Familiarity with the invention development lifecycle
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  • Research the process of patenting an invention through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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TheQuietOne
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I have looked before, but all I get are a bunch of ads from visited websites. what is the best ( and most reliable) company to sell my ideas to?
 
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Companies don't buy ideas. They buy patents.
 
well who do I sell my patents to then? (no offense but it sounds the same to me)
 
TheQuietOne said:
well who do I sell my patents to then? (no offense but it sounds the same to me)
Go out and start peddling your inventions that you have obtained patents for. Good luck
 
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Only problem is that Ironically I have never had the resources (nor the money) to actually build something
 
TheQuietOne said:
Only problem is that Ironically I have never had the resources (nor the money) to actually build something
Then you have a problem.
 
Turns out I have a lot of problems (most of which are in my head) :wink: :-p
 
Well, we can't help you.

Good luck. Thread closed.
 

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