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Synopsis
A down-to-earth book that teaches the inventor practical ways to finance the development, protection, and marketing of his or her invention. The key theme of the book is how the inventor can avoid borrowing, and how to gain the use of other people's money without giving away the farm. In addition to investors, he shows the inventor how to enlist strategic partners--persons who contribute special skills or production equpment and facilities such as plastic injection molds, and the use of injection molding machines. Sample chapters include: The evolution of finance for an invention or great idea. Early sources. Borrowing from the bank. How to find and enlist trategic partners. Financial partners (nearby angels). Financial partners (remote angesl). A model prospectus. Beyond the angel. Preparing the brief, effective business plan. Resources. The book is endorsed by, and the Foreword is written by, Q. Todd Dickinson, the former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, and Director of the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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About the Author
Jack Lander has 13 patents on inventions ranging from laparoscopic surgical instruments to a bicycle transmission. He is past President of the prestigious not-for-profit United Inventors Association, and is presently the Vice President of the all-volunteer Yankee Invention Exposition. Jack has been a featured columnist of Inventors' Digest magazine for the past 14 years. He is the author of three other books, and about 40 papers for inventors. In addition to his own inventions, he has mentored several hundred independent inventors, and helped them bring their products to market.
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