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January 2014

Prototype to Production

After about five years of building prototypes, I've finished the design for a device that I believe can be sold to the masses. What's my next step? Is it worth spending money on a patent attorney? Is there a clearing house of sorts that connects developers in the US with production houses in China?  Has anyone been down this road and care to share their experience?

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Jeremy Williams
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Answers

While I do not have an answer to your question about bringing a product to market, I know my self and others would be interested. If someone does give you the answers/help that you need would it be possible to keep a journal on the process and maybe submit an article to Nuts & Volts on how the process went for you. It may inspire others that have designs/prototypes to get theirs on the market.

Good luck in your endeavors.

Craig Kielhofer
Des Moines, IA