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Frequently asked Questions
How do I get a patent ?
What type of patent should I get?
Why choose McLellan Engineering?
Do you offer turn-key manufacturing?
How do I know you will not steal my Idea?
Do we have any references?
Should I patent first or create a working prototype?
Do I need an invention promotion company?
Where is U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site?
Where can I learn about engineering?
Where can I learn about patent law?
How do I get a patent ?
Patents are issued by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site has free online tools to search
patents and trade marks.
What type of patent should I get?
Most of our clients pursue utility patents. It is important
to know difference between a utility patent and a design patent
Why choose McLellan Engineering?
We specialize in design and engineering
new products. With our engineering expertise we can tell you if something
will not work. This can save you from investing in services you do
not need.
Do you offer turn-key manufacturing?
Yes. We can manage the project to the point where all you
need to do place orders to a manufacturer.
How do I know you will not steal my Idea?
Before we talk about your invention in detail we ask you sign
our mutual non-disclosure agreement.
In addition McLellan Engineering staffed by founders only(no
employees who can switch to other firms after viewing your Idea).
Do we have any references?
References are the reason we are a licensed professional engineering
firm with certified professional engineers. Engineers have reviewed our
experience and education.
We are members of the Better Business Bureau and Greater Austin
Chamber of commerce.
Should I patent first or create a working
prototype?
We recommend prototyping first. A working prototype proves
the idea will work and is worth patenting. Also additional patent claims
can occur during the development process. Often products are protected
by more than one patent.
Do I need an invention promotion company?
Inventor- entrepreneurs tend to promote products themselves. On topic trade shows are great places to start. Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Michael Dell are great examples of entrepreneurs associated with their products.
McLellan Engineering specializes in solving problems that prevent inventions
from working. In most cases the information we have seen from invention
promotion companies tends to be trivial illustrations of little or no engineering
value.
If you are still going to look for a promotion firm read this
first - Federal
Trade Commission Warning! .
Where is U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
web site?
U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office
Inventor
Help from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
.How
to get a patent
Where can I learn about engineering?
Texas
Board of Professional Engineers
American
Society Of Mechanical Engineers
Alberta
Research Council
Where can I learn about patent law?
IPWatchdog
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