Blog by: Rob Merlino Benjamin Stern first got the idea for NOHBO Balls while watching a movie about pollution in middle school. Unlike most kids, he decided to do something about it. Inspired by laundry detergent pods, he believed he could put shampoo, conditioner, and other personal care products typically packaged in plastic bottles into water-soluble

Blog by: USPTO Office of Innovation Development Over 30,000 visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., got a chance to experience innovation from multiple perspectives during the 2015 Innovation Festival. Perhaps the first thing visitors noticed about the Innovation Festival was the engaging and welcoming environment. Part of an ongoing

“Do I have a good invention?” Blog by Taylor Phillips What makes an invention a good invention? Is it something that makes money? Something that solves a problem? While both of those are well and good, the answer is not so black and white. You could get thousands upon thousands of different answers from many

The Biggest Event in Licensing is Coming and Your Invention Can be There! For 35 years Licensing Expo has connected the world’s most influential product, entertainment, character, fashion, art and corporate brand owners with manufacturers, licensees and retailers. This is the meeting place for the global licensing industry, whether you are looking to spot trends,

Why do so many inventors fail to achieve invention success? Blog by Kristen Ayres One of the most common questions people ask is: “Why do so many inventors fail to achieve invention success?” When asked this question, I am sure people think I am going to give them a long answer that can vary from

Helping Inventors on The Morning Program Blog by WRNJ-AM You’ve seen those commercials on late-night, or daytime TV, featuring a new product that is guaranteed to make your life better – and if you call now, they’ll “double your order.” Taking a new invention from concept to store shelves is a challenging endeavor. On the

Recap of Licensing Expo 2015 – The world’s largest licensing event Blog by Kristen Ayres Inventor Process, Inc. recently exhibited at Licensing Expo 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In its 35th year, Licensing Expo did not disappoint during its three-day stretch at Mandalay Bay’s Convention Center. Nearly 5,000 brands and product owners rolled out the

Idea to Product: Tips to Get Your Invention on the Shelves Blog by Andy Campbell – KMZU-FM The ‘Pet Rock:’ an idea that seemed crazy, yet made it on to the shelves of millions of retail stores across the country. Many people watch the As Seen on TV specials, wondering how someone is making money