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				<title><![CDATA[Glad to hear you have created so]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Glad to hear you have created something and are moving forward with it. You can try www.apparelsearch.com and click on "production". There are lot`s of resources there. James is right you don`t need a protot]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beware companies that do everyth]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Beware companies that do everything. LOL
If they say they can get it all done for you then they are probably just subing it out.
 
You can sub it out your self.  Just get a NDA signed and check referances.
Then check th]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 3:02:33 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[mybigidea22:
A non-discolsure a]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[mybigidea22:
A non-discolsure agreement is not perfect but it gives you some measure of protection.
Check out this article at the SCORE web site which will help you understand the basics of a NDA:
www.score.org/protect_your]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[I agree with SynthesisLabs. Crea]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[I agree with SynthesisLabs. Create a prototype with a reputable company that are held down to an NDA first.
The main advantage here (from my experience anyway) is that a good patent attorney will upon seeing your prototype, sit down with you and]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Regarding patents.&#160; Many pa]]></title>
				<link>http://www.startupnation.com/community/orca/topic/Need-Advice---New-Idea.htm</link>
				<description><![CDATA[Regarding patents.&#160; Many patent attorneys will have your rush into a patent before creating a prototype.&#160; Then you realize that the design or specifications of your patent do not actually work in real life (after prototyping) and you have to file[...]]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hi There,
My product design fir]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Hi There,
My product design firm can provide engineering and design/ergonomics services for you.&#160; Please take a look at our site for more information: www.synthesislabs.]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 3:02:33 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[I am in also trying to get a pro]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[I am in also trying to get a product developed and would like to know who I would get to make a prototype?&#160; You mentioned an engineer.&#160; My product is a gadget with a suction cup that includes jewelry.&#160; What kind of an engineer would you sugg[...]]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 3:02:33 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Old thread but just in case anyo]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Old thread but just in case anyone happens by, here is my curmudgeonly contrary advice. Yes, make a prototype. Who cares whether a patent app does/doesn`t require one? You need to know it works. Otherwise you`re blowing money on a patent that may evolve fr[...]]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dear Mybigidea22
Sounds like yo]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Dear Mybigidea22
Sounds like you are serious about your invention.
A prototype is recommended but not required for a patent.
Have you read "Profit From Your Idea" by Richard Stim?
This book can really hel]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[no, you don`t need a prototype t]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[no, you don`t need a prototype to file for a patent. But, if you plan to your product, you will definitely need a functioning prototype along the way. Sometimes, it is better to prototype and hash out exact design details before you get a patent, as the pa[...]]]></description>
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