Parents often ask:
What are the next steps if we wish to pursue a patent for our child’s invention?
Unfortunately, Invent Idaho does not provide any service to assist with patenting or obtaining patents for inventions. If you believe that your child’s invention may be patentable, it is recommended to seek the advice of a patent attorney. Participation in Invent Idaho, which will involve public disclosure of your invention, may affect any patenting rights you may have.
IP Made Easy: Unlock the Secrets of Intellectual Property!
Think intellectual property is only for lawyers and big tech? Think again! Teachers, mentors, and parents of young inventors should know IP! Everyone interacts with IP every day! IPOEF’s free online tutorial, IP Made Easy, breaks it all down in a simple, engaging way. IP Made Easy was designed by an Invention Convention educator and parent of a young inventor. Packed with real-life stories and surprising examples, you will learn the basics —and get real-world examples you are sure to share tomorrow.
Perfect for educators of all subjects! Perfect for parents of young inventors who want to know more about IP. Perfect for anyone curious about the power of intellectual property!
Start learning today…for FREE: https://ipeducation.teachable.com/l/pdp/ipmadeeasy
Other reference information available:
U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office Presentation:
PowerPoint Presentation (uspto.gov)
U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office – Intellectual Property (IP) Identifier Tool:
IP Identifier (from uspto.gov)
Recording from the National Invention Convention – Presentation about Patents (2022): https://youtu.be/e_U8uS5f4SA
Webinar recording by Jeremy Tamsen (IP 101): http://ascendhub.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=224&Itemid=784
The IP Identifier is a great tool from the USPTO that will help students identify which of their creative ideas might be intellectual property assets and how to protect them. The Basic IP Identifier has 6 simple questions to guide users and creates a list of resources as next steps.