))
How To Innovate So You Keep Your Options Open To Patent And Protect Other IP rights -- IPR007
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When?
This feed was archived on November 18, 2018 01:57 (
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 195701084 series 1932546
Content provided by Shireen Smith: Business, Intellectual Property lawyer, Adviser on Licensing, and Business Branding Strategist | Entrepreneur. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shireen Smith: Business, Intellectual Property lawyer, Adviser on Licensing, and Business Branding Strategist | Entrepreneur or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Today’s episode will highlight the importance of being aware of the intellectual property dimensions of your ideas. I will talk about patents and the areas of self-development that you need to consider if your vision is for something big. Do you need to ‘re-invent’ yourself or find the right team to work with? Listen in and find out!
12 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
- What are the issues to anticipate in the journey of your idea from idea to product?
- What is a patent?
- What are the criteria for patentability?
- What are some of the reasons to opt out of patent protection?
- How can you check whether your idea is innovative?
- Why is the prototype important?
- How can you identify the right target market?
- How do the parameters of your market affect the development and design of your product?
- Why is a detailed research and analysis of your target market absolutely necessary?
- How can you ensure that your idea becomes a hit?
- How can you attract investors?
- What do potential investors or venture capitalists look for?
Episode Highlights
- The criteria for patentability
- What happened to the Windsurfer patent
- Identifying the right target market
- Mandy Haberman’s ‘Anywayup Up’
- Obtaining financing and attracting investors
Shireen said:
“Novelty will be essential if your idea is inventive.”
“Ideas must move from concept, to design, and through to the prototype stage.”
There are so many other important issues to consider whenever you have an idea that you want to grow into a business. So be sure to check out the IP Rules website and listen to the series of 10 podcasts which kick off the IP Rules Podcast and leave me with a rating or a review.
10 episodes
Share
