Do You Have to Build It Before You Patent?

[@johnferrellesq.]

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[@marufa66]

Very nice video sir

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for the kind comment. I am so happy that you are finding these videos useful. I am curious what other types of videos you watch. Are there other entrepreneur topics I could address that you would be interested in watching? -john

[@AnjuwaraBegumiai]

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[@cesarruizamador3120]

Hi John. Thank you for this new video and for taking the time to clear up the doubts of those of us who follow your channel. In my case, I already have a working prototype and it looks very similar to the description and drawings that I will include in the provisional patent application. Do you think a short video of the prototype in action could be a better alternative than a sell sheet? Again. Tank you.

[@johnferrellesq.]

I like the idea of sharing a 1 minute video as part of your sell sheet. The sell sheet should contain a photo or rendering of your product; but if the reader is interested, having link to a video (maybe a QR code on the sell sheet) could provide further engagement. Thank you for the kind words. I make the videos to help the entrepreneur community and am so happy that you are finding value in these uploads. What are you currently working on - generally? Are there other videos you would be interested in watching? Warmest regards, -john

[@cesarruizamador3120]

@@johnferrellesq. I like the idea of the QR code as a link to the video. Thanks for that. I currently work as a salesperson. That is, my job is not directly related to product development. A few months ago I discovered the possibility of filing a provisional patent application online in the US, even though I live in another country. I also discovered your channel and inventRight's channel and since then I have been working on perfecting one of my product ideas and also on my English skills, thinking about presenting my product to a US company in the future. I really appreciate your willingness to help those who are just starting out. Thank you so much.

[@johnferrellesq.]

@cesarruizamador3120 I hope you crush it with your new product! Best wishes, -john

[@TROTS1]

Hi John, thank you for all your advice. I appreciate you! One question: I work at a metal fabrication shop and want this shop to build a proto-type of an idea (invention). I drew all the blue prints my self at home. Should I get a patent prior to giving them the prints to make a proto-type? Or have some kind of written and signed agreement before giving the shop my prints? Thanks in advance! Respectfully, Peter A. Scofield

[@johnferrellesq.]

Hi Peter, Thank you so much for watching my video and for leaving your comment. The concern I have with your situation is the potential for confusion over who owns your invention. Is this something that is completely owned by you or something that your employer might claim rights to based on the fact that it's related to your job, being fabricated in their shop and potentially designed while you were an employee at their company. The correct answer to your question is very context and fact dependent as well as variable, depending on your employment agreement and the State that you're living in. Different states have different laws with respect to ownership rights as to inventions between employers and employees. Here are two KZbin videos I made that talk about this issue in more detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKHKhXdpfJ55l8U and kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuQZmaFnq6Dmpo. If I were in your shoes, I probably would go to a different fabrication shop to have my invention built. This way there's no question as to who owns the idea. I hope this helps. Good luck with your product!! -john

[@TROTS1]

@@johnferrellesq. Thank you so much. I will hire a different fabrication shop. 👍

[@lakshmanliyanage5844]

Thank you very much Sir 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john

[@kashavsharma5672]

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[@jamespearson3071]

How easy or difficult for another person to steal my invention or patent by a simple name or physical change to that invention?

[@johnferrellesq.]

James, your invention can't be stolen by changing the name. However, it is possible for somone to physically change your invention enough that it becomes a different invention that is separately patentable. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john