The Inventors School 2023:
How to Create, Develop and Pursue a Licensable Product Idea
We are on a journey to help inventors and entrepreneurs like you create/develop/market your product ideas
Each month you will learn tools and meet people who can help you on your own journey to bring your product to market
JOIN US AUG 16th. LEARN:
Each month you will learn tools and meet people who can help you on your own journey to bring your product to market
JOIN US AUG 16th. LEARN:
- HOW to Build an Initial List of Licensing Prospects
- HOW to Prioritize Prospects by Matching Them with Your Products’ Pricing/Quality/Features and Sales Channels
- HOW to Create the Initial Draft Script of Your Licensing Pitch
- WHAT Needs to Part of a Strong Licensing Pitch
- WHY a Product Demonstration Video is KEY to Licensing Your Product
SPEAKERS: Steve Lyon and Jahn Stopperan will jointly share their expertise and real world experience:
Steve Lyon comes to the inventor world with decades of experience in consumer marketing, merchandising and business ownership and has invented and licensed products into these areas. He has been involved with Inventors Network and several national organizations. He has a breath of knowledge concerning both the independent inventor and how products make it and succeed in the marketplace.
Jahn Stopperan blends a background of new product development, new business start-up, product and process invention experience, go-to-market business development and strategic product marketing to our club. As an owner of a manufacturing company that he launched over 10 years ago, built upon his unique and patented technology and fabrication process. Jahn is available as an experienced businessman to assist members with their plans in either launching a business or positioning for licensing in their invention.
OUR CLUB NEW PRODUCT LICENSING UPDATE:
Every Month Jahn Stopperan, our Lead Developer, will PRESENT an update on the “CLUB INVENTION” that we are developing. We will share the progress with club members each month throughout the year.
Our goal for the year is to share with you how we:
Our goal for the year is to share with you how we:
Evaluate and Prioritize our selected new product invention idea
Develop a finished functional PRODUCT DESIGN
Build a final product prototype that fully demonstrates PROOF OF CONCEPT
Prepare all necessary patent application documents and apply to the USPTO to secure a PROVISIONAL PATENT
Prepare all documentation, sales materials, presentation materials and prototypes necessary for presentations to prospective licensees secure a finalized licensing agreement
Every Month you will be joining us on the new product development and licensing journey to learn and hone your own on how you can license product inventions!
NOTE: Throughout 2023, The Inventors School can help you Learn:
Develop a finished functional PRODUCT DESIGN
Build a final product prototype that fully demonstrates PROOF OF CONCEPT
Prepare all necessary patent application documents and apply to the USPTO to secure a PROVISIONAL PATENT
Prepare all documentation, sales materials, presentation materials and prototypes necessary for presentations to prospective licensees secure a finalized licensing agreement
Every Month you will be joining us on the new product development and licensing journey to learn and hone your own on how you can license product inventions!
NOTE: Throughout 2023, The Inventors School can help you Learn:
How you can License Your Product Ideas
How to Identify prospective Licensee Companies and Brands
How to Protect Your Product Idea
How to Present to Prospective Companies
How to Write and Finalize a Licensing Agreement
BE SURE TO JOIN US Wednesday, AUG 16TH
How to Identify prospective Licensee Companies and Brands
How to Protect Your Product Idea
How to Present to Prospective Companies
How to Write and Finalize a Licensing Agreement
BE SURE TO JOIN US Wednesday, AUG 16TH
TIME: 6:00PM-8:00PM (Networking 5:30-6:00 and 8:00-8:30)
WHERE: 1001 HWY 7, Eisenhower Community Center (Just West of HWY 169), Hopkins MN 55305
COST: Guests ($15.00) / Members FREE
FALL Membership SPECIAL: $100 Dues will cover you till end of 2024. Pay at Check-In with Cash/Credit Card.
About Inventors Network: Inventors Network is committed to the Minnesota Inventor Community with: Guidance, Resources and Networking. Monthly meetings (Most on the 3rd Wednesday) include: Speaker/Topic of Interest with Q&A; Informational Roundtables on Manufacturing/3D-Printing/Prototyping/Legal/Marketing and Licensing.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
SEP 20th: Building Final Product Prototypes and Creating Presentation Videos
OCT 18th: How to Identify and Work with Licensing Agents
NOV 15th: Pitch Night: Watch Other Inventors Pitch Their Inventions
OCT 18th: How to Identify and Work with Licensing Agents
NOV 15th: Pitch Night: Watch Other Inventors Pitch Their Inventions