By Mike Moussa, PE — Yes, I run a prototype company, so I’m biased. But I’ve also been in this industry long enough to know the difference between shops that help inventors and shops that exploit them. Here’s what I’d look for if I were in your shoes. The Three Types of “Prototype Companies” 1. […]
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By Mike Moussa, PE — mechanical engineer and founder of PartSnap. This is the advice I give every first-time inventor who calls our shop. First: Take a Breath Having an invention idea is exciting. But the worst thing you can do right now is rush to spend money. Before you call a patent attorney, before […]
By Mike Moussa, PE — I’ve been building prototypes for inventors since 2010. I’ve also seen the aftermath when inventors get taken by predatory “invention help” companies. Here’s how to protect yourself. The Invention Help Industry Has a Problem The Federal Trade Commission and the US Patent and Trademark Office both publish warnings about fraudulent […]