Books
Stephen Key has written 5 books on his experiences successfully licensing product ideas and inventions over his career.
By Stephen Key
Become a Professional Inventor
From the Author of the Best Selling Invention Book One Simple Idea
Let 28 leading experts across 17 different industries teach you what it takes to license your ideas for consumer products and become a professional inventor. Over 490 pages of material!
- How to build strong relationships with companies looking for ideas
- How to answer the questions you receive from companies
- Which industries produce the largest revenue
- How to negotiate the highest royalty rate
- Sample Sell Sheets, NDAs, Term Sheets, Licensing Agreements, and more
By Stephen Key
Licensing Ideas Using LinkedIn
Learn how to present yourself as a professional inventor on LinkedIn
Discover how to use LinkedIn to connect with companies, pitch your ideas, and land licensing deals without ever making a cold call.
- How to build strong relationships with companies looking for ideas
- 15 Pitching Scripts included
- Non-Disclosure Agreements and Licensing Agreement templates
- Sell Sheet Examples
By Stephen Key
One Simple Idea
Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work
The 10-step system that's helped independent inventors get their products into thousands of retailers. A top seller on Amazon, translated into five languages.
- New strategies for getting in to potential licensees
- How to create effective video sell sheets
- Getting in by attending trade shows cheaply
- Working with freelancers using 3D computer graphics
- How to negotiate so that everyone wins
By Stephen Key
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs
How to Turn Your Simple Idea into a Million Dollar Business
For anyone who wants to bring their idea to market themselves, taking the easiest, safest, fastest route possible. Navigate road blocks and discover shortcuts along the way.
- How to pick a winning idea
- Find the money to get started
- Create demand for your product and drive sales
- Protect your idea without patents
- Contacting retail buyers and getting orders
By Stephen Key
Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent
Learn how to use intellectual property to profit
Many products Stephen Key has licensed required no intellectual property protection, yet have made millions in royalties. This book teaches you how to get a licensing contract with or without IP.
- Get a licensing contract with or without intellectual property
- Write a PPA that stops others from stealing your idea
- Find and hire a great patent attorney
- Save thousands of dollars on legal expenses
- File patents that have true value
Getting In
Breaking Through The Red Tape To Sell Your Ideas
The step inventors have the most trouble with is getting in, and that's why Stephen and Andrew decided to write this guide. Getting In will teach you everything you need to know about how to land your idea in front of the right people at the right company at the right time.
