If you have a great idea and want to turn it into reality, don't rush out and spend what could be thousands of dollars for a private invention company and a patent attorney. You can get a lot of this help for free or at a fraction of the cost.
There is a lot of help out there; university sponsored programs, not-for-profit groups, state affiliated programs, profit making companies, etc. Depending on the assistance and the organization, some services are free, others have reasonable fees. Many of the
inventors organizations hold regular meetings where speakers share their expertise on topics such as licensing, financing and marketing. These groups are a good place for inventors to meet other inventors, patent attorneys, manufacturers, and others with whom they can talk and from whom they can get help.
