Diaper Swappers

CindyLynn · 05-24-2011, 08:17 PM

I was wondering how many WAHM's actually get a patent for their ideas? If you did get a patent, what problems have you run into getting your idea it's momentum?

I am launching my business on Thursday May 26th, 2011, which is essentially a place to showcase ideas in order to get feedback. I am positioning it as your idea's playground; a place to give your idea a voice. www.linkingventures.com

What do you think?

Bukawww · 05-24-2011, 11:03 PM

I think I'd be leary to share ideas for fear of having them stolen. It happens often enough here and similarly and you'll find most WAHMs that are very protective of their ideas.

Good luck though

CindyLynn · 05-24-2011, 11:21 PM

I agree, and thank you for your feedback. There is a fine line between wanting to promote your idea and the fear of having someone steal it. Even though patents can be expensive, it's worthwhile to protect a good idea. My new business asks for patent or patent-pending ideas to add a layer of protection in for users.

eapoosmama · 05-25-2011, 01:41 PM

no

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Patent-pending	0	0%
Not sure what to do.	1	50.00%
Don't think it's important for a small business.	1	50.00%
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05-24-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
CindyLynn Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 282 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Do you hold a patent? I was wondering how many WAHM's actually get a patent for their ideas? If you did get a patent, what problems have you run into getting your idea it's momentum? I am launching my business on Thursday May 26th, 2011, which is essentially a place to showcase ideas in order to get feedback. I am positioning it as your idea's playground; a place to give your idea a voice. www.linkingventures.com What do you think? __________________ Mama to two little princesses, Anikka and Kaija. Wife to my girls awesome papa. Full-time graduate student and fledgling entrepreneur with www.LinkingVentures.com

05-24-2011, 11:03 PM	#2
Bukawww Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: vegas Posts: 6,749 Ratings: 676 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I think I'd be leary to share ideas for fear of having them stolen. It happens often enough here and similarly and you'll find most WAHMs that are very protective of their ideas. Good luck though __________________ Liana - WAHM to 4 little mamas and wife to my hawtie dh Visit my website the Coconut Crush handcrafted soap, soy tarts, & so much more! 'Like' me on Facebook for giveaways, announcements, & even casual chit-chat! DS WAHM thread

05-24-2011, 11:21 PM	#3
CindyLynn Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 282 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Do you hold a patent? I agree, and thank you for your feedback. There is a fine line between wanting to promote your idea and the fear of having someone steal it. Even though patents can be expensive, it's worthwhile to protect a good idea. My new business asks for patent or patent-pending ideas to add a layer of protection in for users. __________________ Mama to two little princesses, Anikka and Kaija. Wife to my girls awesome papa. Full-time graduate student and fledgling entrepreneur with www.LinkingVentures.com

05-25-2011, 01:41 PM	#4
eapoosmama Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh-www.eapoos.com Posts: 2,303 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Do you hold a patent? no __________________ Mary Beth, Pioneering the resurrection of cloth diapers in the Pittsburgh area since 2002!