<p>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.</p>

How to Finance Your Invention or Great Idea

Jack Lander

Exponent Publishing Company

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