by Stephen Key | Sep 25, 2020 | Getting In to Companies Looking For Ideas
Post Views: 489 Without a doubt, the step product developers struggle with the most when it comes to licensing is cold calling. You aren’t in the game until you begin reaching out to potential licensees about your ideas for new products. Still, most people would...
by Stephen Key | Sep 25, 2020 | Open Innovation
Post Views: 693 Do you like to create products that make people smile? Consider designing for the novelty gift industry. That’s where I kicked off my licensing career. At the time, coming up with silly, whimsical ideas really was my sole motivation. These...
by Stephen Key | Sep 23, 2020 | Getting In to Companies Looking For Ideas
Post Views: 586 In my experience, the one step product developers struggle with the most, by far, is getting in touch with the right people –people who can move their invention forward. The two classic paths to commercialization are venturing and licensing. My...
by Stephen Key | Sep 23, 2020 | Open Innovation
Post Views: 492 As a creative person, I’ve always found the opportunity to license my ideas rather than sell them myself irresistable. Over the years, I haven’t wanted to run a business so much as I’ve wanted to come up with new product ideas....
by Stephen Key | Sep 23, 2020 | Inventing 101
Post Views: 598 It’s really exciting to come up with a new idea. The thought of other people purchasing and using your invention is overwhelming. And, seeing your products in retail stores and on television gives you an even more amazing feeling. I know;...