There is currently a product out there that is being used for children, however there is a different application for it in the pet market that could mean millions in revenue. How would one go about bringing a product like this to market? This means borrowing an existing technology to be used for a different target customer and for a different application. Would something like this be viable for Edison Nation Product Searches?
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 cynhuang |
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 kamala |
cynthia, i’m no expert, so here’s my opinion for what it’s worth. There are many products that couldn’t be patented becuase they weren’t a new technology, best example i can think of is the hoola hoop. Perhaps you could come up with a new name and get it copyright protected. Give it a new name and draw a diagram how it would be used and then submit. Seeing something a new way is just as creative as inventing something. There was the semitruck that got stuck under an overpass becuase it was a couple inches too tall. After a couple hours of trying to figure out how to get the truck out, a kid came up to someone and asked why they didn’t just let the air out of the tires. hope this helps, kamala |
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correction: that should have been “trademark” not “copyright” to protect the name. |
 frankthetank |
Cynthia, You can often get patents for a new use of an existing technology or product. This may be what you are trying to do. Kamala also has a good idea of putting your time and resources into branding and building up your product that way through trademark protection. |
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