Resources

Innovation Brokers

These are some reputable firms that help inventors market their inventions.

  • Innovative Product Technologies, Inc.
  • Evergreen IP
  • Larta Institute

    • Early-stage commercialization assistance

    These parties can help you find out if your innovation has commercial potential.

  • Small Business Association
    Free advice on writing a business plan
  • University of Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
    Provides inventors with enough information for improved product and market development decisions.

    • Licensing

    Learn about how to license your invention for sale and use by others.

  • Various licensing articles from WIPO
  • Sample license agreements
  • Megantz, Robert. "Technology Management: Developing and Implementing Effective Licensing Programs." Amazon Associates. (Recommended further reading)

    • Other

  • USPTO Inventor Resources