What is a Patent?
A Patent or Intellectual Property Right is a Legal Document of Ownership of an Invention preventing others mass producing without a Licence Agreement for which fees & royalties agreed in advance are paid.
How do you obtain a Patent?
By filing a Patent Specification & Patent Drawings, Application Forms & Fees with the UK IPO – Intellectual Property Office and IPOs of other countries for which you desire a Patent.
Is it easy to prepare a Patent Specification & Patent Drawings?
No! The Specification comprises:- a Title, a Preamble, Field of Invention, Uses, State of Art Drawbacks, Advantages, Reference to Drawings, Description, Claims, Abstract & Drawings must conform with Patent Protocols requiring Patent Training, computer & drawing skills.
Can I learn how to prepare Patent Specifications & Drawings myself?
Yes, the Institute of Inventors provide Short Course Patent Training on “How to prepare Patent Specification & Drawings” – phone IoI - Michael on 020 8998 3540 for details.
Does the Institute of Inventors prepare Patent applications – Patent Specifications & Patent Drawings for its members?
Yes! The Institute offers an excellent Patent Application service for members at subsidised costs – phone IoI - Michael on 020 8998 3540 for details.
To see examples of calibre of IoI work, click on Patents prepared by IoI.
What are the advantages of using the Institute of Inventors’ Patenting Service?
Instant Excellent Airtight Patent Service, Low cost, Patent filed in Inventor’s name & address, who can speak to friendly Patent Office Examiners, Invention Evaluated for merit before filing, Patents prepared by engineers, with ingenuatation skills, in invention field to change a half baked idea in to a professional viable product.
Should I e-mail you with my specific question, problem or proposition.. ?
No! These issues cannot be dealt with by e-mail; only by two-way telephone conversation for instant feed-back technical reasons – please phone Michael on:- 020 8998 3540 or
I have a brilliant invention, where do I go from here?
Join the “IoI” Inventor’s Club For Instant Free Sound Advice & Guidance on a one to one telephone & face-to-face basis.
Why should I join the Institute of Inventors?
Club Members benefit from IoI knowledge & experience – Michael received $150,000 within two weeks of contacting Pratt & Witney – USA, and £75,000 within 9 days of contacting Motorola – it may sound easy – it is not! It requires strategy and the right “magic words” to reach the honey pot.
What are the dangers Inventor’s are likely to face in the invention jungle?
Lone Inventors are subtly misled by unethical patent attorneys & promoters emphasising secrecy & costly patenting without evaluation of invention merit. So you’ve lost, if it is not new, cannot work, inferior to similar products, and won’t sell. IoI always evaluate your invention first .
Should one take out a Patent immediately?
No! Definitely not! Not before invention is evaluated – by IoI!
This avoids wasted expense & effort. IoI evaluation is at no extra cost.
If invention has merit, IoI will suggest best strategy.
Is one disadvantaged using Patent Attorneys?
Yes, shockingly disadvantaged on 10 counts using Patent Attorneys:-
- Inventor is barred from talking to patent office examiners & staff. (Not so with IoI).
- Patent mail is sent to Attorney, who charge extortionate fees to post to client. (With IoI, mail goes to client).
- Attorneys never evaluate inventions for functional viability. (IoI do).
- Attorneys never evaluate inventions for commercial viability. (IoI do).
- Attorneys do not evaluate inventions for patentability. (IoI do).
- Attorneys never improve nor ingenuitate inventions. (IoI do).
- Attorneys seldom have real world of the invention they file. (IoI always do).
- Most CI Patent Attorneys have no right of audience in UK County & High Courts. (IoI do)
- There is no redress against Attorneys failing to evaluate & advise that invention is worthless.
- Beware Attorneys using secrecy to mislead one into believing that a worthless invention is a money spinner!
How do I join the Institute of Inventors ?
Print, complete and mail Enrolment form & Confidential Invention Disclosure Form.
Preferably for instant membership, just telephone 020 8998 6372, or 020 8998 3540 giving your card & details you can be enrolled immediately.
Can the Institute evaluate my invention?
Yes! Invention Evaluation is our forte. As far as we are aware no other body evaluate to ascertain:-
a. Is Invention new? – (If not, it is worthless)
b. Will Invention work? – (If not, it is worthless)
c. Is Invention better than other products on the market? – (If not, it is worthless)
d. Is Invention commercially viable? – (If it won’t sell, don’t invent it!)
If IoI’s answer to a. b. c. & d. is yes, the IoI can help maximise your chances of making money on it.
BEWARE OF SHADY INVENTION PROMOTERS!
Are there any reputable Invention Marketing Brokers?
No! None, that we can recommend. Beware of some shady Invention Promoters! No matter how worthless your invention they will lead you to believe that it is brilliant and that you are going to make a fortune. None are able to give names and phone numbers of satisfied Inventor clients.
I have revealed details of my invention to an Invention Broker. Is he likely to steal it?
No because rogue Invention Brokers are not technically capable of selling an inventions. Selling Is the most challenging of the invention process.
Does the Institute take a percentage commission for helping with my invention?
No! The IoI are not Invention Brokers. If an Inventor is successful, the Institute will be pleased to accept a voluntary donation as a token of appreciation of services rendered. *Privately negotiated sponsorship deals between members occasionally occurs and is encouraged.
I have fears of my invention being stolen. What should I do?
Historically there hasn’t been a single case of an Inventor’s invention being stolen before the Inventor became financially successful. If anyone has substantiated information to the contrary verifiable Names, Addresses, Phone Nos IoI will pay £300 for same.
Should I e-mail IoI with my specific question, problem or proposition?
No! These issues cannot be dealt with by e-mail; only by two-way telephone conversation for instant feed-back technical reasons – please phone Michael on:- 00 44 (0)20 8998 3540 or 00 44 (0)20 8998 6372
How is the IoI financed?
The IoI is subsidised by the President – Michael V. Rodrigues - a Successful Professional Design Engineer Inventor, – - see Profile.
Occasionally IoI receives voluntary donations from members as a token of appreciation for services rendered.
