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I sued one of the largest international toy companies in federal court years ago  I have witnessed firsthand what amazing prizefighters attorneys can be. They are fantastic to watch in their element. But working with an attorney is not unlike any other business relationship. Inventors tend to place blind faith in their legal counsel; in actuality, the process of protecting your intellectual property needs to be managed and overseen closely. (more…)

You have identified a company that is a sound fit for your product. You know what you are going to say, and you  have practiced saying it. But you are asking yourself, who am I going to talk to?

First, find the corporate number for your company. I usually achieve this by calling the 1-800 number on the back of a product the company produces, and asking for the corporate number. However this is simply one way of many. (more…)

Everyday Edison’s – Everyone Wins Upcoming casting call dates are

-San Jose, California – February 16th
- DALLAS – March 15
- CHICAGO – April 19
- NORTHEAST LOCATION TBA – May 17

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May 6-8, 2008. Las Vegas

63rd National Hardware Show, Inventor’s Spotlight

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June 13 & 14th, 2008. Redwood Falls, Minnesota.

The 51st annual Minnesota Inventors Congress – Inventions & Idea Show(TM) 2008

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October 9-11, 2008. Waterbury, CT

14th Annual Yankee Invention Exposition.

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10/9/2008: 14th Annual Yankee Invention Exposition

6/13/2008: The 51st annual Minnesota Inventors Congress – Inventions & Idea Show(TM) 2008

5/6/2008: 63rd National HardwareShow, Inventor’s Spotlight, Las Vegas, 2008

2/11/2008: Old Country Buffets Welcome Inventors

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The dilemma is common, but the fear it inspires is overwhelming. You’ve created a product and you want a company to see it. Easier said than done? It doesn’t have to be. You may feel more comfortable approaching a corporation writing an email or letter – stop yourself. The simple truth is, if you really want to be heard, if you really want to be recognized, you have to make personal contact. You have to make the dreaded cold-call.

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