I don't understand how it's possible for anyone to be an entrepreneur when you need to already have a disposable fortune in order to protect your ideas before they can make you any damn money. :(
You don't need loads of money to file a patent. The UK Patent Office can help you draft and file your own application even if really can't afford an attorney. Also worth considering asking friends, family or angel investors to back your big idea. If you put the hard work in creating a decent business plan, it is often possible to find people to back it. Try your local growth hub or innovate UK for other funding possibilities.
@@ProductInnovationAcademy what if you get the funding to do a patent search and the patent already exists? Then you have to spend years paying back thousands from your wages, and seems like a massive waste
The Uk government should have some assistance for people who have ideas, if the idea takes of it is good for the Uk economy! It does seem that they are making it hard to get to the next step. Even if you went to a company with your idea and try and cut the Patient to save cost, they can simply take your idea and with their financial muscle get the Patient in their name. I have read that other countries in Europe help by subsidising this process, and then they have loans and Grants for development.
So true. I'm actually too scared to share with anyone about my invention in case someone steals it (the idea) and make money off it yet my invention would help millions of people worldwide. Without having the funds for a patent I'm afraid the invention will get buried with me when I leave this planet and no one will ever know this wonderful idea 💡 Shame really. Too many sharks out there. Who can you trust? My invention is 5 years old now and counting. HELP, I'm drowning.
@@philrichmond7567 Thats just how I felt but I found a channel on here called invent right TV. They help inventors and run courses and also have a feature on their website that guides you through the patent application process . I have just completed mine it cost about 70 quid. It's doable on your own, good luck, just don't forget me when ya buy ya first yacht.
Hi Trevor, There are lots of grants still. Try your local growth hub or INNOVATE UK. The patent search with the UKIPO is heavily subsidised already as well.
Hi, thanks this was useful. A few questions: 1. Where is the best place to search if the idea is already there? Is there one central place? How long should it take? 2. What is the latter search via - description? Format? ... how can you be sure that it isn't already being done?
I have a really great idea that will help millions of people but I don't have the money to do all the things you've mentioned in your video. I need someone who has the money to go forward with me on this.
What happened with the none disclosure agreement form ? I think you miss that part 💁🇺🇸 Also if in UK they offer any low cost services for those who are under poverty guidelines like pro Bono assistance program
nice review . what if instead of UK I file my patent in my own country(it's thousands of times cheaper) and get the right to use "patent pending" then use it while pitching my ideas to the companies in UK(maybe alongside an NDA) ? will there be conflicts? does this give me acceptable protection ? I would like to get a way round this "legally". thanks for the helpful videos always looking to see more from D2M.
If you can then file a PCT patent application claiming your original priority date, that will give you wider protection in 147 countries, then that could work. Worth checking that this is possible before using your own countries filing process. Best to check with a chartered patent attorney, most will give you half an hours free consultancy to answer this type of detailed question!
@@ProductInnovationAcademy can we talk about this? only with a few emails I won't bother you with an online session or call. I have a strategy to share with you.
Hi Phil. I'm all new to the patent process. Is it true that you can protect most ideas with a perceived ownership and they're much cheaper than a full patent? Any advice would be welcome.
Hi there, thanks for the video. My question is can you patent or how to go around choosing which IP is most suitable for a unique, realistic and a beneficial IMPROVEMENT to an already existing product/concept on the market?
If it is: unique; useful; a technique solution to a problem than is non-obvious and not excluded subject matter, then normally you can patent it. Best to take advice from a Chartered Patent Attorney. Most will give you a free consultation to discuss your idea.
Hi, there seems to be a lack of or no video teaching about the patenting of a Process. Specifically, I am interested in processes excluding programming. I am not sure what are all the processes that are considered as patentable Pocesses
Hi Phil, thanks for the content. Would the attorney be able to tell us whatever is worth or not to file for a patent? I do not expect every attorney that would be guarantee a positive outcome however at least give his honest opinion on whatever we should go for it or just not worth spending thousand pounds. Thanks for your view on that. Best, Akel
Thank you very much for the information. I got a solution for the laptops overheating problem. as you know all laptops are manufactured in China. so to protect the idea (in order to sell the invention to major laptop manufacturers later on) do I need to get patent in China only (where country of production)? or do I need to get a patent in Europe and US (where the majority of laptops get sold)?
ahmed ahmed i heard from a very reliable source that making a patent for USA in hong kong is much cheaper than in USA and also much faster. also these days chinese companies are a little more wary about patents and their implications and not so keen to flaunt the rules. once confronted they tend to back off.
Patents can be used to stop people selling, importing or manufacturing an idea. Check with an attorney but you may not have to patent in China but just the country of sale. In this kind of case, it is often best to make best use of the grace period following filing and/or file a PCT application.
This is a complex question and depends on how many countries etc. It can cost hundreds of thousands but there are low cost ways of gaining international protection for the first couple of years until your IP is generating profit.
The system is complex and so you normally need an attorney. Patent attorneys train for many years and are very skilled and so can charge a large amount of money per hour of their time.
@@firstime I found some information that suggest that you can but are required to hire a lawyer in the UK if you aren't a resident. Is this the problem you had or could you not get it at all because of residency?
I don't understand how it's possible for anyone to be an entrepreneur when you need to already have a disposable fortune in order to protect your ideas before they can make you any damn money. :(
You don't need loads of money to file a patent. The UK Patent Office can help you draft and file your own application even if really can't afford an attorney. Also worth considering asking friends, family or angel investors to back your big idea. If you put the hard work in creating a decent business plan, it is often possible to find people to back it. Try your local growth hub or innovate UK for other funding possibilities.
@@ProductInnovationAcademy what if you get the funding to do a patent search and the patent already exists? Then you have to spend years paying back thousands from your wages, and seems like a massive waste
Great Video, short and to the point. Well communicated and answered my questions
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Also see our newer videos as well!
The Uk government should have some assistance for people who have ideas, if the idea takes of it is good for the Uk economy! It does seem that they are making it hard to get to the next step.
Even if you went to a company with your idea and try and cut the Patient to save cost, they can simply take your idea and with their financial muscle get the Patient in their name.
I have read that other countries in Europe help by subsidising this process, and then they have loans and Grants for development.
So true. I'm actually too scared to share with anyone about my invention in case someone steals it (the idea) and make money off it yet my invention would help millions of people worldwide.
Without having the funds for a patent I'm afraid the invention will get buried with me when I leave this planet and no one will ever know this wonderful idea 💡 Shame really. Too many sharks out there. Who can you trust? My invention is 5 years old now and counting. HELP, I'm drowning.
@@philrichmond7567 Thats just how I felt but I found a channel on here called invent right TV. They help inventors and run courses and also have a feature on their website that guides you through the patent application process . I have just completed mine it cost about 70 quid. It's doable on your own, good luck, just don't forget me when ya buy ya first yacht.
Hi Trevor, There are lots of grants still. Try your local growth hub or INNOVATE UK. The patent search with the UKIPO is heavily subsidised already as well.
@@philrichmond7567 Maybe try the British Library free advice service.
@@gee3883 Mixed reviews on this one! Might work for some people...
Hi, thanks this was useful. A few questions:
1. Where is the best place to search if the idea is already there? Is there one central place? How long should it take?
2. What is the latter search via - description? Format? ... how can you be sure that it isn't already being done?
Start with this website worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/my-espacenet Failing that a paid patent search service such as Patent Seekers.
I have a really great idea that will help millions of people but I don't have the money to do all the things you've mentioned in your video. I need someone who has the money to go forward with me on this.
Try Growth Hub, local engineering universities, INNOVATE UK or the British Library for free support and grants.
@@ProductInnovationAcademy Appreciated. 👍🏼
What happened with the none disclosure agreement form ? I think you miss that part 💁🇺🇸
Also if in UK they offer any low cost services for those who are under poverty guidelines like pro Bono assistance program
I don't know if any low cost services that actually work! You could try the business and innovation department at the British Library.
nice review . what if instead of UK I file my patent in my own country(it's thousands of times cheaper) and get the right to use "patent pending" then use it while pitching my ideas to the companies in UK(maybe alongside an NDA) ? will there be conflicts? does this give me acceptable protection ? I would like to get a way round this "legally". thanks for the helpful videos always looking to see more from D2M.
If you can then file a PCT patent application claiming your original priority date, that will give you wider protection in 147 countries, then that could work. Worth checking that this is possible before using your own countries filing process. Best to check with a chartered patent attorney, most will give you half an hours free consultancy to answer this type of detailed question!
@@ProductInnovationAcademy can we talk about this? only with a few emails I won't bother you with an online session or call. I have a strategy to share with you.
@@YTAlerts-ch sure. Drop me an email via the d2m website and I’ll get to you
Hi Phil. I'm all new to the patent process. Is it true that you can protect most ideas with a perceived ownership and they're much cheaper than a full patent? Any advice would be welcome.
I'm not sure what that means I'm afraid. Registered Design can be used in some cases and these are cheaper than patents.
I'm foreign student in London, So can I get UK patent for my idea here in London?
Yes 6 years later but yes
Hi there, thanks for the video. My question is can you patent or how to go around choosing which IP is most suitable for a unique, realistic and a beneficial IMPROVEMENT to an already existing product/concept on the market?
If it is: unique; useful; a technique solution to a problem than is non-obvious and not excluded subject matter, then normally you can patent it. Best to take advice from a Chartered Patent Attorney. Most will give you a free consultation to discuss your idea.
Hi, there seems to be a lack of or no video teaching about the patenting of a Process. Specifically, I am interested in processes excluding programming. I am not sure what are all the processes that are considered as patentable Pocesses
Yes there are a lack of resources. We are trying to launch more. Please support this by liking, sharing and subscribing. Thanks. Phil
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Cheltenham Uk. Address in full is on our website. www.design2market.co.uk
Hi Phil, thanks for the content. Would the attorney be able to tell us whatever is worth or not to file for a patent? I do not expect every attorney that would be guarantee a positive outcome however at least give his honest opinion on whatever we should go for it or just not worth spending thousand pounds. Thanks for your view on that. Best, Akel
An honest patent attorney would! We are also happy to give a free review. Get in touch via our website: www.design2market.co.uk
@@ProductInnovationAcademy I'll do that. Thank you.
How to sell aidea of patent
Is it possible to send the address of the platform patent and trademark office in uk I want to deposit it via the electronic platform
I'll do a video on this topic soon!
Is it possible to send the address of the platform patent and trademark office in uk I want to deposit it via the electronic platform
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
Good luck at teaching the public about patents.
I know it's complex and attorneys study for years to really understand how the system works but if I can help just a tiny bit....
@@ProductInnovationAcademy it's complex only when people make it complex. But it should not be complex. This is silly. Blue pill worlders
Thank you very much for the information.
I got a solution for the laptops overheating problem.
as you know all laptops are manufactured in China.
so to protect the idea (in order to sell the invention to major laptop manufacturers later on) do I need to get patent in China only (where country of production)? or do I need to get a patent in Europe and US (where the majority of laptops get sold)?
ahmed ahmed
i heard from a very reliable source that making a patent for USA in hong kong is much cheaper than in USA and also much faster. also these days chinese companies are a little more wary about patents and their implications and not so keen to flaunt the rules. once confronted they tend to back off.
Patents can be used to stop people selling, importing or manufacturing an idea. Check with an attorney but you may not have to patent in China but just the country of sale. In this kind of case, it is often best to make best use of the grace period following filing and/or file a PCT application.
Thank you for sharing. I have several ideas I would love to patent and this has helped immensely as I have not researched this in some time.
P.E.A.C.E
Glad the videos are helping. More videos to be launched in early 2023 on patenting so make sure you subscribe!
Thnk you
Glad you like the content! Make sure to subscribe and like!
I agree with AJL however I didn't realise it would cost that much for a UK patent alone, how much will it cost for an international one?
This is a complex question and depends on how many countries etc. It can cost hundreds of thousands but there are low cost ways of gaining international protection for the first couple of years until your IP is generating profit.
What are the low cost ways that could help protect your patent until you IP starts generating reasonable profit?
@@kudrah Best to use an NDA.
Why is it so expensive?
The system is complex and so you normally need an attorney. Patent attorneys train for many years and are very skilled and so can charge a large amount of money per hour of their time.
it is not expensive at all, don't need attorney or lawyer at all.
What?!?! Lol!! My stupid butt didn't see you UK. I'm way over here in USA. LMBO!! BUT I will do the world check patent search though.
Best of luck with your idea. We do work with clients in the US...
1500, to 3500 pounds, is this the cost of attorney fees alone?
Yes I am afraid so.
it was so helpful, thank you
Pleasure! Please like the video. if you haven't already!
Can a us citizen get a uk patent?
Yes this is not a problem. Why not get in touch: www.design2market.co.uk
@@firstime I found some information that suggest that you can but are required to hire a lawyer in the UK if you aren't a resident. Is this the problem you had or could you not get it at all because of residency?
@@ProductInnovationAcademy Because I'm sure it would cost more than a years salary.
@@mrdeeman5912 a uk attorney might cost you around £3000 for the patent draft. That’s around $3600.
@@ProductInnovationAcademy Is this an honest and upfront estimate? I may have to do further research.
Outdated....espacenet website don’t exist.
I think it does: worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/my-espacenet
I think it's pronounced E-space-net
Thanks for the clarification. I will use that pronunciation in future.
Thanks for the tip! I'll use that pronunciation in future!
That's stupid expensive man
Blame the lawyers mate…
What a faff. I'll keep my ideas to myself.
Fair enough. Hard to make money out of them that way though....