What exactly are Invention Submission and Promotion Services?

Inventions Submission and Promotion Services are used by inventors to assist them to prepare or document their inventions in a meaningful way so as to be able to submit them to industry, manufacturers and other agencies for review and licensing. INVENTConnect also provide direct support with marketing, advertising, promotions through Press Releases, Website promotions, News and Press Articles, Summary Brochures through online and print media and one on one representation.

How much will all this support cost me?
 
Thankfully, nearly every idea is different. There is no initial cost to be able to speak to our experienced staff at all, whether it is in person or over the phone. Once we have both signed a statement of confidentiality and non use agreement, we can document your idea under confidential circumstances and we will discuss all the costs that may be associated with preparing your idea for presentation to corporations for licensing. There is absolutely no obligation to use us or our services or to continue working with us and we will not pressure you to reach any decision straight away.

How do I know you're not going to steal my idea?

INVENTConnect are as concerned about protecting your idea as you are. One of the first and most important documents you will receive from us is a statement of confidentiality and non-use agreement, which will allow you to disclose the idea or invention to us without making it public knowledge. It is also a record of you disclosing your idea your claim of ownership to it. Only once the document is signed by both parties, we will discuss the idea with you. We consider confidentiality a top priority when working with all our clients and you will find that we consider it highly throughout all our relationships with you.

Can I get some free advice on the telephone?

In most cases, we will discuss initial opportunities and make suggestions of a basic nature at no charge, however we cannot give any serious advice on the telephone without first gathering some full and accurate information from you, and often after examining or exchanging invention drawings, documents and agreements which may perhaps require a face-to-face meeting.

When we have a professional service telephone consultation with a client, we also need to charge a fee for our time.

What can INVENTConnect do for me that I couldn't do myself?
 
INVENTConnect offers an inventor the combined years and wealth of experience gained through a lifetime of sales, marketing, telemarketing, business management, relationships with manufacturers, distributors and retail organisations and development of process for presenting new technology ideas to businesses. Our experience is quite comprehensive and has allowed us to develop an extensive database of organisations that we have to work with when promoting and pursuing the development of a new idea. INVENTConnect is a member of a number of large Professional Network organisations such as LinkedIn, eOffice, ComplexLab, openBC and draws on the resources of organisations such as Dun & Bradstreet, other Auditing & Accounting Firms, Patent Attorneys and other Professionals.

What is an Independent Patent Attorneys and what do they do for me?

An Independent Patent Attorney can provide professional services including patentability advice, preparing patent specifications, filing and prosecuting patent applications, patent searches, infringement and validity advice, trade mark searches and registrations, design searches and registrations, licensing and intellectual property portfolio management that is preparing inventors and technology developers to be investment-ready.

How do I know I am working with a reputable patent agent or attorney?
 
Ascertain whether the agent or attorney is registered to practice in Australia and has experience with a Patent and Trademark Office by logging onto the patent attorneys website.

What is a Design Patent?

Design Patent protects the way an article "looks" i.e., the aesthetics of the article. Design Patents offer very little protection, except in special cases, and we rarely recommend you consider applying them. Remember to seek advice from a Patent Attorney regarding Patents.

Must I have a Patent?

We strongly advise that you obtain protection over your Patent by lodging a Provisional or Complete Application through a Patent Attorney or with IP Australia.

How can I be guaranteed that INVENTConnect & other third parties will not capitalise on my innovation?

A Confidentiality Disclosure & Non Use Agreement must be entered into prior to us commencing any consulting services for you. This agreement will authorise INVENTConnect to be able to work with you and in such event no information can be disclosed to any another party without your consent.

Do I have protection by lodging a Provisional Patent?

Only, limited protection. For example, specific information submitted with your application should remain confidential. Disclosing detailed information about your invention such as specifications, photographs etc. may give away the exact nature of it and may jeopardise a Patent from being granted. Click Here to read more specific patent information.

I have no Patent, are you unable to assist me with getting one for my Invention?

Definitely, INVENTConnect will act with complete confidentiality and each and every Inventor is in full control and decides what information is to be made available to any interested party. We will introduce you to an Independent Patent Attorney if you want one.

How do I engage INVENTConnect's services and what do they provide?

The first and most important step is for your protection and you will be given a Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Use Agreement that when signed, will provide you with confidence to disclose further information to us regarding your Idea or Invention.

What will my service costs be?

We have individual fees and charges for all the individual products or services we provide with the invention promotion process. There will be a consulting fee for marketing and promoting your innovation.

The Submission Services Agreement if you accept to use our services will include all the relevant fees and charges and lays out in specific detail all of the individual services you may want to use.

We do not have one all encompassing fee like most other submission companies charge as we feel that you should have the right to choose those services that you need or can afford.

At the start of this process, you will need to be able to know what's available and any fees will simply depend on what you require and choose to use.

Are there any other hidden fees that INVENTConnect will charge me for later?

No, INVENTConnect does not charge for anything other than those listed in our fee and charges statement with all our agreements.

Can INVENTConnect finance my innovation?

No, INVENTConnect does not have nor does it raiseor invest in venture capital resources itself, however, venture capital is available through numerous external sources that specialise in funding the development of products. We can assist you with these after assessing when completing your applications.

What to do next and how to I go about it?

Simply contact us to enable us to forward further information and guide you on the next steps to commercialising your invention.