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Once The Franklin Forge has your invention idea filed at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and it is Patent Pending, our product development consultants turn their energies towards finding a manufacturer who would be willing to license your invention and pay you royalties. We offer two programs to assist inventors with transforming an invention idea into a profitable reality.

I. The Presentation Program

This individualized program includes:

• Drafting your product proposal for presenting your patent pending or patented invention idea to manufacturers
• Researching prospective manufacturers
• Handling responses from interested parties
• Making recommendations on manufacturer's waivers
• Performing appropriate follow-up work
• Negotiating and drafting a licensing agreement when necessary

Learn more about the advantages of choosing The Franklin Forge.

II. The Do-It-Yourself Program

This invention idea marketing program is the same as the full-service program, including the patent application, except that you put in the effort to submit your patent pending or patented invention for presentation to industry. We provide you with a personalized product proposal for you to submit to manufacturers, and a list of companies and pre-addressed envelopes. When a manufacturer responds, we will be happy to give our advice on how to handle each response. The cost of this program is $4900.00.

If you already have an issued patent or your invention is currently patent pending, The Franklin Forge can tailor a presentation program for your invention idea to suit you needs.

Do Manufacturers Really Use Outside Invention Ideas?

The answer to this question is, Yes! For many industries the best new product invention ideas are not generated in-house - they come from outside, from people such as yourself. Howard Hermann of Dow Corning emphatically agrees! Mr. Hermann is involved in licensing for Dow Corning, and deals with outside inventors on a regular basis. When asked at the Inventors' Council of Michigan, "Why [do] companies deal with outside inventors?" he replied:

"Simply to increase their supply of new products. Companies need new products to survive. As old products become obsolete, new products must come on stream to replace the lost revenue..."
"...All companies engage in in-house product development. The smarter companies also look outside to augment their resources and give them a competitive edge over those who don't."

We can help with the patenting process and selling inventions, but only you can initiate the process. And it's simple. Confidentially send your invention idea to The Franklin Forge using our Invention Record Form, or contact us for more information!

Please Contact us: The Franklin Forge Jeffrey W. Wilkins, President 38 Baptist Hill Road Post Office Box 10 Conway, MA 01341 413 369-0122 800 501-2252 FAX: 413 369-0301 Email Franklin Forge www.franklinforge.com