Inventor Success Stories

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How Inventor April Mitchell Went from inventRight Member to Award-Winner

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The Truth About inventRight Coaching (Does It Really Work?)

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The Power of Licensing: How Smart Inventors and Entrepreneurs Scale Faster

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The Missing Link in Product Licensing: inventRight Gateway

Struggling to get companies to respond to your product idea? You’re not alone. For 25 years, inventRight has taught inventors how to license—but outreach remained the biggest barrier. That’s why we created Gateway: a trusted system that gets your vetted submission in front of companies ready to review outside ideas. Discover how Gateway bridges the gap between pitching and getting real results.

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Licensing Process: How Kevin Curtis Turned His Electronics Passion into Royalties

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Launching a Product Like Squatty Potty: Judy Edwards' Success Story and Lessons

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How to Launch a Product: Insights from Inventor Corky Newcomb

Discover Corky Newcomb’s inspiring journey and learn expert tips on how to launch a product, from pitching to patenting and scaling ideas.

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How to Turn an Idea Into a Product: Lessons from Al Smith Jr.

Learn how to turn an idea into a product with prototyping, patents, and selling strategies, featuring lessons from inventor Al Smith Jr.

Dana Knowles

Before inventRight, I Struggled For 20 Years

With the help of inventRight, Dana fulfilled her goal of inventing something and bringing it to market. Learn her story.

Stephen Key

IPWatchdog LIVE 2024: Key Insights on Intellectual Property for Inventors

Discover key insights on intellectual property for inventors from IPWatchdog LIVE 2024, featuring expert panels and valuable industry takeaways.

Stephen Key

Get Paid For Your Ideas: Cigdem’s Success Story 

Stephen Key

My Biggest Licensing Mistake: Learn from It

Learn from my biggest licensing mistake. Understand how to avoid a critical licensing mistake and manage potential contract breaches effectively.

Stephen Key

My Approach to Negotiating a Licensing Agreement

Learn key strategies for negotiating a licensing agreement. Discover when to involve a licensing attorney and avoid common mistakes.

Stephen Key

Avoid These 2 Big Mistakes in Your Product Licensing Agreement

Discover the top 2 mistakes to avoid in a product licensing agreement. Learn how to protect your idea and ensure companies perform as promised.

Stephen Key

Top 4 Reasons Why Companies Won't License Your Product

Discover why companies won't license your product. Learn the common mistakes and how to avoid red flags to improve your chances of success.

Stephen Key

Join inventRight's 25th Anniversary Celebration! We're Awarding $10,000 In Prizes (Contest)

Celebrate inventRight's 25th anniversary! Enter our contest to win a share of $10,000 in prizes. Deadline: July 21st, 2024. Don't miss out!

Stephen Key

Connect with Companies to License Your Idea: 7 Tips for Success

License Your Idea with 7 essential tips to connect with companies effectively. Learn how to stand out and secure a licensing deal for your innovative idea.

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11 Questions for Baruch, an Award-Winning Student Inventor from Brooklyn, New York

Baruch, a 13-year-old student inventor from Brooklyn, just filed his first provisional patent application with inventRight's help.

Stephen Key

The Ideal Candidate for inventRight Membership

Discover if inventRight membership is right for you. Learn how to license your ideas successfully with expert guidance.

Madeleine Key

Two 3rd-Grade Inventors Win Coaching From inventRight at Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 

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Andrew Krauss

How to Find Companies That Will Buy Your Invention Ideas

Unlock opportunities with strategies to connect with companies that will buy your invention ideas. Avoid common mistakes and learn proven techniques now.

Stephen Key

Get Paid For Your Invention Ideas: Strategies for Success

Discover how to get paid for your invention ideas into profit. Learn how to make money from your inventions with these expert tips.

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5 Questions For inventRight Coach Keanu Alfaro

Stephen Key

How to Get Your Idea Patented: 8 Must-Know Tips

Discover practical advice on how to get your idea patented, avoid common pitfalls, and choose the right patent attorney. Save time, money, and stress with these tips from Stephen Key.

Stephen Key

Don't Give Up on Your Product Idea: Try This Instead

Struggling with your product idea? Learn how to turn things around and find success with these simple tips. Don't give up just yet.

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15 Questions For inventRight Coach Martin Lombardini

Learn inventRight Coach Martin Lombardini's tips for inventing and product licensing success, including how to stay motivated.

Stephen Key

Licensing a Product? Prepare Yourself for These Questions

Learn how to tackle tough questions from companies interested in licensing your product. Be confident and well-prepared for your meeting with these expert tips.

Stephen Key

How to Pitch an Idea to a Company: 3 Ways to Connect with Companies

Learn how to pitch an idea to a company effortlessly. Discover effective strategies for connecting with companies. Start pitching today.

Courtney Laschkewitsch

Your Age Isn’t a Barrier to Success. It’s Whatever You Make Of It.

Madeleine Key

How to License Your Product Into 8,000 Stores!

Stephen Key

Essential Tips for Licensing Your Product Idea: Getting Companies to Say Yes

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15 Questions For inventRight Coach Carl Jones

Learn inventRight Coach Carl Jones's tips for inventing and product licensing success, including how to stay motivated.

Andrew Krauss

Recapping The 2024 National Hardware Show — 9 Insights For Inventors

Learn inventRight cofounder Andrew Krauss' insights for inventors from the 2024 National Hardware Show!

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15 Questions For inventRight Coach Paul Sorenson

Stephen Key

How To Succeed In Writing For Online Magazines

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15 Questions For inventRight Coach Brad Kons

Learn inventRight Coach Brad Kons tips for inventing and product licensing success, including how to stay motivated.

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10 Questions For inventRight Coach Terry O’Mara

Read Terry O’Mara’s Strategies for Motivation, Rejection, and Success In Inventing

Stephen Key

7 Tips for Protecting Your Invention: Secure Your Ideas

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8 Questions For inventRight Coach Courtney Laschkewitsch 

Who is inventRight Coach Courtney Laschkewitsch?

Ryan Diez

Strike While The Iron Is Hot!

Ryan Diez

Not All No’s Are Created Equal

Stephen Key

Strategies For Overcoming Writer's Block

Leo York

7 Elements Of An Inventor’s Website

Jacob Ward

Race To Patent Your AI Innovations: Strategize With Your IP Attorney And File PPAs Quickly

Stephen Key

How To Build Prototypes That Bring Ideas To Life

Master the art of innovation with our guide on how to build prototypes. Learn simple methods from real experiences to turn your ideas into reality.

Steve Vondran

Can A Creative And Lovable Character Or Product Mascot Elevate Your Sales And Help Build Your Brand?

Stephen Key

The Benefit Of Writing For Other Platforms

Discover the profound Benefit of writing for other platforms in this insightful journey. Explore the endless opportunities and lasting impact.

Stephen Key

The Adventure of Gathering Testimonials

Stephen Key

How inventRight Helps You Sell An Idea

Stephen Key

To Sell Your Idea, You Have To Reach The Right People — Here Are 9 Rule-Breaking Tips

Stephen Key

"Who Is Taylor Swift?"

Read how Stephen Key started working with Taylor Swift. A Simple Idea Turned Taylor Swift Guitar Picks!

Ryan Diez

Prototype Pitfalls

Stephen Key

The Pros and Cons of Patents

Explore Stephen's journey through the pros and cons of patents. Discover the real-world insights of a seasoned inventor.

Stephen Key

How To Negotiate Minimum Guarantees

Master the art of negotiating minimum guarantees in business deals with expert insights. Learn from experience for successful licensing agreements.

Stephen Key

Marketing Your Product Or Service On Social Media

Learn from Stephen's experience in effectively marketing your product on social media. Discover the power of customer-centric strategies.

Stephen Key

When And How To Ask For The Licensing Agreement

Learn when and how to request a licensing agreement in this comprehensive guide. Get insights on the licensing agreement process.

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Essential Steps For Building A Cohesive Brand Identity

A successful business needs a cohesive brand identity, one that will resonate with customers and make them feel connected to your products and services.

Courtney Laschkewitsch

What's In A Tagline?

Madeleine Key

How Veronica Earns Passive Income From Her Creative Ideas — 12 Designs Licensed

Ryan Diez

Spread Your Wings And Fly!

Steve Vondran

Understanding The Importance Of Trade Dress Protection For Your Distinct And Non-Functional Product Designs And Packaging

Stephen Key

How To Draft A Patent That's Useful For Your Business: My Approach To Success

Learn how to write a patent that is truly useful to your business. Follow these steps to ensure your unique features shine in the application process.

Steven Selikoff

5 Essential Steps In Choosing The Right Factory In China

How to choose the right factory in China to manufacture your product idea

Stephen Key

How To Get Your Licensee To Cover Your Patent Costs

Learn strategic tactics for making licensees cover patent costs. Discover effective negotiation tips for protecting your intellectual property.

Stephen Key

How To Protect Your Product Idea: The Best Ways

Discover expert strategies on how to protect your product idea in today's competitive market. Learn the best ways to safeguard your innovation.

Stephen Key

How to Sell Books: My Experience And Strategies

Learn the art of how to sell books effectively. Discover strategies that ensure reader satisfaction and boost book sales. Expert insights shared.

Stephen Key

My Creative Process Of Writing A Book

Stephen Key

How To Save Money On Your Patent Attorney

Learn how to save money with a patent attorney – Expert tips from a seasoned inventor with 20+ patents.

Priggya Arora

4 Things To Keep In Mind While Drafting A Patent

Stephen Key

How To License An Idea To More Than One Company

Stephen Key

Convincing Companies That Pay For Invention Ideas: 7 Winning Strategies

Discover essential tips for convincing companies that pay for invention ideas. Gain an edge in negotiating your licensing agreement with expert insights.

Stephen Key

I Have An Invention Idea But No Money

I Have an Invention Idea But No Money? Learn how to bring your invention to market on a budget of $500 or less through product licensing. Get started now.

Stephen Key

Product Licensing At The Highest Level: Rising To The Top

Discover the secrets to excel in product licensing at the highest level. Valuable tips and strategies to stay competitive and achieve success.

Andrew Krauss

The Pet Industry Is Booming – They Need Your Great Ideas!

Stephen Key

Taking A Bite Out Of Shark Tank: A True Entrepreneur's Journey

Discover the realities of entrepreneurship in Shark Tank. Learn from the successes, failures, and unpredictable nature of the show.

Don Skaggs

Stop Counting The Play Money

STOP counting the PLAY MONEY! 

Stephen Key

Common Licensing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Stephen Key

The Gray Areas Of Patent Applications: How To Get Paid For Your Invention

Ideas for an effective patent application

Stephen Key

Key Factors To Consider When Choosing A Trustworthy Patent Attorney

Don Skaggs

Juggling The Business Of Inventing

There are some important lessons to be learned from this time-honored art that can actually help Inventor/Entrepreneurs

Warren Wilson

Is Our Definition Of Success Inside Out?

Stephen Key

Congratulations Keanu Alfaro On Yet Another Licensed Product! Check Out Keanu Game-Changing Dual-Blade Design

Stephen Key

Inventing A Product? Don’t Make This Classic Inventing Mistake

Discover the biggest mistake inventors make when inventing a product. Learn why knowledge is essential and explore valuable tips for success.

Stephen Key

Unleashing The Potential Of LinkedIn Connections

With about 930 million members on LinkedIn, it presents an incredible opportunity for inventors to connect with potential licensees.  These potential licensees are actively on the lookout for fresh and innovative ideas.

Callye Keen

When Made In The USA Is Easier And More Profitable

Stephen Key

"The Odds Of You Licensing That Idea Are One In A Million"

Stephen Key

Inventor Help: 16 Inventing Mistakes To Avoid

Seeking inventor help? Avoid these mistakes.

Steven Selikoff

The Power Of The Right Price — Willingness-To-Pay Product Pricing

Advice for determining the right product pricing.

Stephen Key

The Big Difference Between Selling And Licensing Products

Have lots of ideas? Don’t want to start a business selling them yourself? Consider product licensing.

Stephen Key

7 Ways To Get A Higher Royalty Rate For Your Product Idea

Proven strategies for getting a higher royalty rate.

Steve Vondran

Don't Forget To Protect Your Product Packaging And Product Design With Intellectual Property

Many companies don’t think about protecting their creative product designs and product packaging with intellectual property registrations.

Warren Wilson

Should Inventors Fear Artificial Intelligence? No!

Artificial intelligence meets humanity.

Stephen Key

Why We Care So Much At inventRight

Stephen Key

To License a Product, Focus On These 6 Things  

To license a product, here’s what you need to focus on.

Madeleine Key

Congratulations On Your Licensing Success, Shane! Learn How He Made It Happen

Learn how Shane licensed his second product idea.

Stephen Key

What Is A Provisional Patent Application?

Learn what a provisional patent application is and how it helps product developers.

Callye Keen

Transitioning From Prototype To Mass Manufacturing

"The thing that motivates me is a very common form of motivation. And that is, with other folks counting on me, it’s so easy to be motivated." - Jeff Bezos

Warren Wilson

What You Focus On Is What You Get!

Hunter Finlay

Product Development And Manufacturing Terminology-Part 2

Jack Hu

5 Tips To Love Your inventRight Membership