The Inventor's Bible, Fourth Edition: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas - Paperback

by Ronald Louis Docie (Author)

The definitive guide for inventors, newly updated with the latest patenting laws, information on crowdfunding, and online resources.

The path to success is clearer than it's ever been! Thanks to experienced inventor Ronald Docie, the process of commercializing your invention and receiving royalties is no longer complicated. The Inventor's Bible is an in-depth how-to manual for both beginners and skilled entrepreneurs alike that helps you develop a realistic, workable plan, research your market, target potential business partners, and strike a good deal for your inventions. It tackles vital concerns, such as: What is my invention worth? What steps should I take first? Is free government help available? Who can I trust, and how can I keep from getting ripped off? Revised to reflect recent changes and innovations, this fourth edition includes:

- Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing
- Open Innovation
- Free Patenting Help
- New U.S. Patent Laws
- America Invents Act
- Online Help for Inventors

Features the PATENT AND NEW PRODUCT MARKETING WORKBOOK that takes you step-by-step through:
- Patenting
- Selecting Manufacturers
- Finding the Best Markets
- Developing a Strategy
- Presenting Your Invention to Companies
- Negotiating the Best Deal

With The Inventor's Bible, your dream can become the world's next great invention.

Author Biography

RONALD LOUIS DOCIE SR.'s professional career in the world of inventions spans nearly four decades. His own inventions are found in Wal-Mart and hundreds of other outlets internationally. Docie has negotiated dozens of patent licenses and successful business transactions with companies such as General Motors and Johnson & Johnson. He has testified in U.S. Congress on patent reform, and teaches continuing legal education classes to patent attorneys for Thompson Reuters. Docie lives in Athens, Ohio, and offers expert consultation and deal-making services for inventors and corporations.