Invention submission companies: Scams or valuable services?

Many inventors have turned to invention submission and idea promotion companies which promise service—they say they'll evaluate your invention, research the patent, and contact manufacturers on your behalf. Unfortunately, many companies that claim to help inventors develop and market their ideas have been under investigation for fraud by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other government agencies. How do you protect your invention and your wallet from fraudulent invention promotion companies?

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updated November 28, 2023 · 5min read


Stephanie Morrow

by Stephanie Morrow

Stephanie Morrow has been a contributor to LegalZoom since 2005 and has written about nearly all aspects of law, from...

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