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- From: v064mcqs@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (NEIL GANDLER)
- Newsgroups: sci.electronics
- Subject: Needing advice on patenting and product development
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- Date: 17 Nov 92 21:50:00 GMT
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- I have a product that I'm developing and I decided to call the
- National Idea Center in Washington D.C. which aparatently is a product
- developer. I decided calling would not hurt. In a few weeks they sent me
- information. Now I have had several discussions with a representative.
- And now the catch has finally come. He requires $800 upfront for costs
- of attorneys, research etc and the words "alot of money can be made"
- came up alot. I am not about to fall for this. Has anyone had any sucess
- of experience with this or a similar type of company. It seems these days
- that you have to be part of a big company to develop your idea or fall
- for these phony miracles. I would appreciate any advice.
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- Neil Gandler
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