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I've come up with an idea that is simple, yet unique. While I don't want to say exactly what it is, I can generalize by disclosing that it's an accessory for an iPhone, and other cellphones as well. I've done some research on this concept and haven't found anything like it. I'm going to start building the prototype today, and I hope to have the first version finished by the end of the week. There are a couple of things that I have seen as potential roadblocks, and would like your input.
Apple seems to upgrade their mobile products (iPhone, iPad, iPod) every year or so. A patent takes anywhere from 1-3 years to issue and costs a decent chunk of change. By the time a patent went through, it would make the invention less relevant. Would you forgo the patent process in a fast-paced industry like this?
The market for Apple accessories is extremely competitive. I have invented one product, not a business. Would it make more sense to license this idea out to a big player that already has the marketing in place to saturate the market?
If I were to license or manufacture it, how polished should the prototype be before pitching it to a company? And what form of protection should I utilize to protect my idea?
Are there any other questions I should be asking myself that you can think of? I would appreciate your feedback.
Apple seems to upgrade their mobile products (iPhone, iPad, iPod) every year or so. A patent takes anywhere from 1-3 years to issue and costs a decent chunk of change. By the time a patent went through, it would make the invention less relevant. Would you forgo the patent process in a fast-paced industry like this?
The market for Apple accessories is extremely competitive. I have invented one product, not a business. Would it make more sense to license this idea out to a big player that already has the marketing in place to saturate the market?
If I were to license or manufacture it, how polished should the prototype be before pitching it to a company? And what form of protection should I utilize to protect my idea?
Are there any other questions I should be asking myself that you can think of? I would appreciate your feedback.
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