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Ok, I have a question regarding pretty much everything I`ve read so far about this invention presentation and the risks involved.  Here goes.  For my idea, the product`s I`m trying to patent are used in the same environment but multiple units that do different things.  Similar to Golf Clubs I guess you could say.  1.)  So lets say I have 8 different golf clubs, each doing a different thing, shaped different, cost different and overall, look different with a name that is different but is used for the entire line of the golf clubs.  Do I have to patent each golf club, and the name itself or how does that work?  2.)  How does a patent keep someone from stealing my idea?  For example, I design a golf club with a 3 foot shaft and Billy designs almost exactly the same style and shape of my golf clubs but a 2 foot 11.5 inch shaft and a slightly larger face.  How would you justify that or now does that remain safe?  3.)  All these different "We`ll advertise for you and get you linked with different big named companies for a "small, up front fee" to design your prototype and present it.  How do I know which ones are going to give me the run around and just take my money?  Ok, I`ll probably have more questions later.  Thanks for any advice you give

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Trent Rousey
President - 3R Products, Inc.

That`s been my experience.  Soon after my patent was granted I received a call from the company I was working with and things moved faster than they did before.  Even though that opportunity dried up, the granted patent provides much more credibility when engaging other potential licensees.

 Does anybody have any idea how to go around trying to license a Patent-Pending product.

Hi,
I am new to this website so here goes my question.
I developed a very simple product that could accommodate the computer accessory industry.
my partner and me have already finished the development product and have our own China manufacturer. We went through the R&D stage, prototyping, and our product is patent pending.

I am looking to sell license my idea, or sell my product (either one would do) to one of the big computer companies (Dell, HP, Apple, Sony).

How would I go about that? I`ve been trying to find some online clues as to who I should approach and how I can get a meeting with a marketing exec.

this product is both practical and fashionable and I really think (based on market testing we did abroad) that it can fly.

any ideas???